Axwell Park, retaining wall, balustrade, piers and steps
Axwell Park, retaining wall, balustrade, piers and steps
HER Number
8220
District
Gateshead
Site Name
Axwell Park, retaining wall, balustrade, piers and steps
Place
Axwell Park
Map Sheet
NZ16SE
Class
Monument <By Form>
Site Type: Broad
Barrier
Site Type: Specific
Wall
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Form of Evidence
Structure
Description
Wall, balustrade, piers and steps to terrace of Axwell Park. Early C19,
Retaining wall to terrace and central steps: graduated courses of
rusticated sandstone with moulded ashlar coping; 6 piers to each side of
terrace rest on retaining wall pilasters and are linked by low curved
stone coping; similar piers and balustrade to wall in front of steps.
Piers in front of steps have tall finials of Clavering arms and lions.
Terrace wall piers bear wide classical urns. Some urns missing. LISTED GRADE 2
Retaining wall to terrace and central steps: graduated courses of
rusticated sandstone with moulded ashlar coping; 6 piers to each side of
terrace rest on retaining wall pilasters and are linked by low curved
stone coping; similar piers and balustrade to wall in front of steps.
Piers in front of steps have tall finials of Clavering arms and lions.
Terrace wall piers bear wide classical urns. Some urns missing. LISTED GRADE 2
Easting
419130
Northing
562000
Grid Reference
NZ419130562000
Sources
Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Special architectural or Historic Interest, 4/7