Castle Stairs, posts and rails
Castle Stairs, posts and rails
HER Number
9011
District
Newcastle
Site Name
Castle Stairs, posts and rails
Place
Newcastle
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
Class
Monument <By Form>
Site Type: Broad
Barrier
Site Type: Specific
Railings
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Form of Evidence
Structure
Description
Posts and rails. Cast and wrought iron. Early Cl9. 5:2:2:2:2 posts, 11 in
all, fluted and tapering, support 5 handrails which are circular in section and
have tapered downward-spiralled ends. LISTED GRADE 2
all, fluted and tapering, support 5 handrails which are circular in section and
have tapered downward-spiralled ends. LISTED GRADE 2
Easting
425120
Northing
563820
Grid Reference
NZ425120563820
Sources
Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural and Historic Interest, 24/151