South End House, Church Lane
South End House, Church Lane
HER Number
9508
District
S Tyneside
Site Name
South End House, Church Lane
Place
Whitburn
Map Sheet
NZ46SW
Class
Domestic
Site Type: Broad
House
Site Type: Specific
Country House
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Description
Said to have been built for Sir Hedworth Williamson's brother. A substantial late Victorian white stucco mansion in large grounds. It has tall chimneys and three full height canted bays with hipped slate roofs. The west extension with first floor balustrade is possibly later. uPVC windows spoil the traditional character.
Easting
440510
Northing
561600
Grid Reference
NZ440510561600
Sources
Tyne and Wear Specialist Conservation Team, March 1992, Other Buildings of Acknowledged Architectural Quality or Historic Significance (South Tyneside UDP Appendix ENV (B))