The Sungold Building, Beech Street

The Sungold Building, Beech Street

HER Number
9850
District
Newcastle
Site Name
The Sungold Building, Beech Street
Place
Benwell
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
Class
Industrial
Site Type: Broad
Industrial Building
Site Type: Specific
Industrial Building
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Description
The Sungold building was a large Victorian industrial structure, the only building of its kind which survived in the west end, an area formerly defined by industry. There was variation in the style of the red brick building. The fine south end of the west elevation was four storeys at its tallest point and had segmental arched windows with sandstone keystone decoration. The elevation was capped by Dutch gables with ball finials. This section of the building was connected by an extension to the large two storey structure which made up the bulk of the building. This section had gables and dormer windows but was less decorated than the south end of the west front.
The building was demolished c2007 and replaced with terraced housing.
Easting
422230
Northing
564040
Grid Reference
NZ422230564040
Sources
Newcastle City Council, 2005, Draft Local List