Stone church in Early English style with impressive square clock tower {2}. DESCRIPTION
This church has 3 levels with transepts and a square tower. It is constructed of sandstone rubble with dressed quoins and arch stones. The steeply pitched slate roof has water tables and decorative finials to the gables. Some windows are 3 light lancets, whilst some are larger windows with geometrical tracery. The arches are constructed from unusually narrow stones that produce a similar effect to a brick arch. Eastern double height aisle constructed as a ‘lean-to’ with stone buttressing. To the northern end there is a simple timber plank door beneath an elaborately moulded pointed-arched gable-style hood with inset oculus light. The tower has a clock with tall lancet louvres above and carved finials to each corner. Internally there is a gallery and an organ. MATERIALS Sandstone, slate DATES 1881 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
The church is a large building on a prominent site, which makes a key contribution to the character of the Conservation Area in which it is situated. It is stately and commanding, and the architectural details such as the window tracery and elaborate doorways are of special interest. The stonework is representative of the area, and aging has produced a pleasing variety in colour - lending a sense of the multilayered history of the locality. The enclosure around the church is also of significance as it provides a green space as well as being a suitable setting for the building. The low boundary wall has its own character. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The construction costs were £4107, half of which were paid by Mr I O Game who also bought the organ for £474. LOCAL LIST
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
Stone church in Early English style with impressive square clock tower {2}. DESCRIPTION
This church has 3 levels with transepts and a square tower. It is constructed of sandstone rubble with dressed quoins and arch stones. The steeply pitched slate roof has water tables and decorative finials to the gables. Some windows are 3 light lancets, whilst some are larger windows with geometrical tracery. The arches are constructed from unusually narrow stones that produce a similar effect to a brick arch. Eastern double height aisle constructed as a ‘lean-to’ with stone buttressing. To the northern end there is a simple timber plank door beneath an elaborately moulded pointed-arched gable-style hood with inset oculus light. The tower has a clock with tall lancet louvres above and carved finials to each corner. Internally there is a gallery and an organ.
MATERIALS Sandstone, slate
DATES 1881
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
The church is a large building on a prominent site, which makes a key contribution to the character of the Conservation Area in which it is situated. It is stately and commanding, and the architectural details such as the window tracery and elaborate doorways are of special interest. The stonework is representative of the area, and aging has produced a pleasing variety in colour - lending a sense of the multilayered history of the locality. The enclosure around the church is also of significance as it provides a green space as well as being a suitable setting for the building. The low boundary wall has its own character.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The construction costs were £4107, half of which were paid by Mr I O Game who also bought the organ for £474.
Site Name
Grange Road, Methodist Church
Site Type: Specific
Methodist Chapel
SITE_STAT
Local List
HER Number
7489
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
Gateshead Council Local List Fact Sheet X20/LL/111; Gateshead Council, 1999, Conservation Area Policy Guidelines, Strategies and Character Statements, Ryton Conservation Area, pp 9-11; Ryton Heritage Group, 1997, Ryton Village Walk leaflet; William Bourn, 1893, History of the Parish of Ryton
YEAR1
2006
English, British
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
21
District
Gateshead
Easting
427630
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
562030
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Felling
Description
A 2 ½ storey former public house nestling in a slope on a prominent corner site. Constructed principally in red brick, it has stone dressings accompanied by elaborate timber detailing. The slated roof is rather steep and incorporates tall, narrow brick chimneys in addition to gables, dormers and an intricate belvedere with copper roof. The large ground floor windows have sandstone detailing to their arched heads, whilst the 1st floor 6 over 1 sashes have solid stone lintels. The attic space is lit by 2 gables containing triple multipane casements and 3 large dormers housing the same, dressed with curled stone carved details and flimsy ball finials. All windows are of timber, painted green and cream, and most are original. The east (belvedere) corner is chamfered to accommodate the principal doorway, which is built in sandstone with an arched head and tall keystone over a simple light and wide 9 panel door. Above it a large cast iron clock sits on elaborate double brackets, and, further north, a timber oriel window with one in stone to the north corner. The building is an excellent example of the idiosyncratic design characteristic not only of Robert Deuchar establishments but many pubs in the area. Of these many incorporated an individualistic architectural feature to the corner to attract attention to the building, and in this case perhaps to give opportunity for viewing activities at Felling Shore. However, although the belvedere is most distinctive, every feature of the buildings makes an important contribution to its special character – including the slate roof (which is clearly visible due to the topography) the joinery details, the chimneys, carved details and wall mounted clock. MATERIALS Brick, sandstone, timber, slate ARCHITECT
Fittings: Borroughes & Watts (Newcastle)
Cabinets/billiard table: Lorentz Gullaschen DATES Rebuilt 1898 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In the 1920s the licensee was Canadian former world heavyweight champion (1906-8) Tommy Burns, who set up a boxing ring on the 1st floor. The original Beeswing was owned by John Drummond, who had named the pub after a racehorse which won 51 races and was owned by Mr Orde of Nunnykirk. He sold up in the late 1850s. When it was rebuilt it was owned by R Deuchar & Co. who also owned the Royal Turf Hotel (now the Green Mandolin), which they rebuilt at the same time. LOCAL LIST
Site Type: Broad
Eating and Drinking Establishment
SITEDESC
DESCRIPTION / STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
A 2 ½ storey former public house nestling in a slope on a prominent corner site. Constructed principally in red brick, it has stone dressings accompanied by elaborate timber detailing. The slated roof is rather steep and incorporates tall, narrow brick chimneys in addition to gables, dormers and an intricate belvedere with copper roof. The large ground floor windows have sandstone detailing to their arched heads, whilst the 1st floor 6 over 1 sashes have solid stone lintels. The attic space is lit by 2 gables containing triple multipane casements and 3 large dormers housing the same, dressed with curled stone carved details and flimsy ball finials. All windows are of timber, painted green and cream, and most are original. The east (belvedere) corner is chamfered to accommodate the principal doorway, which is built in sandstone with an arched head and tall keystone over a simple light and wide 9 panel door. Above it a large cast iron clock sits on elaborate double brackets, and, further north, a timber oriel window with one in stone to the north corner. The building is an excellent example of the idiosyncratic design characteristic not only of Robert Deuchar establishments but many pubs in the area. Of these many incorporated an individualistic architectural feature to the corner to attract attention to the building, and in this case perhaps to give opportunity for viewing activities at Felling Shore. However, although the belvedere is most distinctive, every feature of the buildings makes an important contribution to its special character – including the slate roof (which is clearly visible due to the topography) the joinery details, the chimneys, carved details and wall mounted clock.
MATERIALS Brick, sandstone, timber, slate
ARCHITECT Fittings: Borroughes & Watts (Newcastle) Cabinets/billiard table: Lorentz Gullaschen
DATES Rebuilt 1898
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In the 1920s the licensee was Canadian former world heavyweight champion (1906-8) Tommy Burns, who set up a boxing ring on the 1st floor. The original Beeswing was owned by John Drummond, who had named the pub after a racehorse which won 51 races and was owned by Mr Orde of Nunnykirk. He sold up in the late 1850s. When it was rebuilt it was owned by R Deuchar & Co. who also owned the Royal Turf Hotel (now the Green Mandolin), which they rebuilt at the same time.
Site Name
1 Gosforth Street, Beeswing Hotel (Bethel)
Site Type: Specific
Public House
SITE_STAT
Local List
HER Number
7488
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
Gateshead Council Local List Fact Sheet X20/LL/110; Lynn Pearson, The Northumbrian Pub; Tyne and Wear Archives T353/1/1
YEAR1
2006
English, British
Class
Domestic
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
21
District
Gateshead
Easting
417540
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ16SE
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
560030
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Mid 20th Century 1933 to 1966
Place
Rowlands Gill
Description
This property is unusual in its L-shaped plan form, with the entrance in the crook of the L, and particularly interesting in its roof construction, with a distinctive and prominent tilting fillet at the eaves, covered in slate. It is also very well preserved, retaining almost all of its original detailing. It combines modernist architectural thinking in its siting and overall design with a more suburban approach to architectural details, especially the elegant and dramatic canted corner bays with small leaded panes. A 2 storey detached house, it is in the villa style, and therefore set in large, mature, attractive grounds. The construction is of red brick with decorative vertical header course between ground and 1st floor levels: the fact that the builder constructed the house as his own home is visible in the quality and attention to detail. It is unusual, also, in being built in 1945 when building materials were still likely to be rationed (probably as a result of stockpiling). It retains a number of Internal features of interest, including mahogany panelling from a ship. MATERIALS Brick, render, slate, timber ARCHITECT T Dixon-Bird, Builder Norman Taylor Barker, both of Winlaton Mill DATES 1945
1946 plans approved for summerhouse ADDITIONAL INFORMATION It was lived in by the builder and his descendants until 2001. LOCAL LIST
Site Type: Broad
House
SITEDESC
DESCRIPTION / STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
This property is unusual in its L-shaped plan form, with the entrance in the crook of the L, and particularly interesting in its roof construction, with a distinctive and prominent tilting fillet at the eaves, covered in slate. It is also very well preserved, retaining almost all of its original detailing. It combines modernist architectural thinking in its siting and overall design with a more suburban approach to architectural details, especially the elegant and dramatic canted corner bays with small leaded panes. A 2 storey detached house, it is in the villa style, and therefore set in large, mature, attractive grounds. The construction is of red brick with decorative vertical header course between ground and 1st floor levels: the fact that the builder constructed the house as his own home is visible in the quality and attention to detail. It is unusual, also, in being built in 1945 when building materials were still likely to be rationed (probably as a result of stockpiling). It retains a number of Internal features of interest, including mahogany panelling from a ship.
MATERIALS Brick, render, slate, timber
ARCHITECT T Dixon-Bird, Builder Norman Taylor Barker, both of Winlaton Mill
DATES 1945 1946 plans approved for summerhouse
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION It was lived in by the builder and his descendants until 2001.
Site Name
Lockhaugh Lodge, 43 Glamis Crescent
Site Type: Specific
Detached House
SITE_STAT
Local List
HER Number
7487
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
Gateshead Council Local List Fact Sheet X20/LL/109
YEAR1
2006
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Domestic
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
21
District
Gateshead
Easting
418330
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ16SE
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
563390
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Blaydon
Description
Early 19th century? Stone, 2 storeys, 3 windows. Doorway with pediment. Stone string courses. Recent bay to left of door. Western 1 window annexe has had extra storey added.DATES 18th century? ADDITIONAL INFORMATION From 1846 until at least 1894 the house was lived in by Philip Brown MD, doctor and surgeon. His practice covered a broad area and he was also employed by Joseph Cowen’s brickworks and the Poor Law Guardians, amongst others. LOCAL LIST
Site Type: Broad
House
SITEDESC
DESCRIPTION / STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
Early 19th century? Stone, 2 storeys, 3 windows. Doorway with pediment. Stone string courses. Recent bay to left of door. Western 1 window annexe has had extra storey added.
DATES 18th century?
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION From 1846 until at least 1894 the house was lived in by Philip Brown MD, doctor and surgeon. His practice covered a broad area and he was also employed by Joseph Cowen’s brickworks and the Poor Law Guardians, amongst others.
Site Name
Garden Street, Blaydon House
Site Type: Specific
House
SITE_STAT
Local List
HER Number
7486
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
Gateshead Council Local List Fact Sheet X20/LL/108; Tyne and Wear Archives, Administrative History of Collection DX939; William Whelan, 1856, History, Topography and Directory of the County Palatine of Durham; The Archaeological Practice Ltd. 2018, Garden St, Blaydon - Archaeological Assessment
YEAR1
2006
English, British
Class
Domestic
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
21
District
Gateshead
Easting
427810
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ25NE
MATERIAL
Render
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
558460
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Eighton Banks
Description
DESCRIPTION / STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
This cottage (the early description seemed to apply to larger houses than presently) was a substantial house built in the 18th or early 19th century. For most of the 19th century (from at least 1841) it was home to John Favell, the County Coroner, and his family, who the adjacent Favell Cottages were named after. It also habitually accommodated 4 servants, demonstrating the elevated status, as well as the size of the building. It has later been subdivided and is now 3 separate houses. It is unusual in being rendered (in all likelihood over sandstone walling), and is therefore likely to be an early building (as seen at Ryton) as this was uncommon in the area by the 19th century. The Georgian gothic style windows are also very unusual: multipane sashes with pointed-arched lights over. They are attractive and again suggest an 18th century date. A substantial stone wall still surrounds the property, giving a very private feel and a sense of the historic nature of the site. MATERIALS Render, sandstone (?), slate, timber DATES 18th – early 19th century (pre 1828) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In 1828 the owner was Benjamin Thomas Esquire. The house was still lived in by the Favell family in the 1901 census, with Emily Milner Favell as head of household at age 62. LOCAL LIST
Site Type: Broad
House
SITEDESC
DESCRIPTION / STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
This cottage (the early description seemed to apply to larger houses than presently) was a substantial house built in the 18th or early 19th century. For most of the 19th century (from at least 1841) it was home to John Favell, the County Coroner, and his family, who the adjacent Favell Cottages were named after. It also habitually accommodated 4 servants, demonstrating the elevated status, as well as the size of the building. It has later been subdivided and is now 3 separate houses. It is unusual in being rendered (in all likelihood over sandstone walling), and is therefore likely to be an early building (as seen at Ryton) as this was uncommon in the area by the 19th century. The Georgian gothic style windows are also very unusual: multipane sashes with pointed-arched lights over. They are attractive and again suggest an 18th century date. A substantial stone wall still surrounds the property, giving a very private feel and a sense of the historic nature of the site.
MATERIALS Render, sandstone (?), slate, timber
DATES 18th – early 19th century (pre 1828)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In 1828 the owner was Benjamin Thomas Esquire. The house was still lived in by the Favell family in the 1901 census, with Emily Milner Favell as head of household at age 62.
Site Name
Eighton Cottage, 1 Galloping Green Road
Site Type: Specific
Detached House
SITE_STAT
Local List
HER Number
7485
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
Gateshead Council Local List Fact Sheet X20/LL/107; Parsons & White, 1828, Directory and Gazetteer of Durham and Northumberland
YEAR1
2006
English, British
Class
Domestic
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
21
District
Gateshead
Easting
417800
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ16SE
MATERIAL
Sandstone
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
562310
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Winlaton
Description
DATES pre 1858 LOCAL LIST
Site Type: Broad
House
SITEDESC
DATES pre 1858
Site Name
6 and 8 Front Street
Site Type: Specific
House
SITE_STAT
Local List
HER Number
7483
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
Gateshead Council Local List Fact Sheet X20/LL/105
YEAR1
2006
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
21
District
Gateshead
Easting
420610
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
561310
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Whickham
Description
LOCAL LIST
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
Site Name
Spoor Methodist Church, adj 84 Front Street
Site Type: Specific
Methodist Chapel
SITE_STAT
Local List
HER Number
7482
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
Gateshead Council Local List Fact Sheet X20/LL/103
YEAR1
2006
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Domestic
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
21
District
Gateshead
Easting
421390
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MATERIAL
Sandstone
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
561130
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Whickham
Description
DESCRIPTION
18th century, stone, 2 storeys, 3 windows (1 blank). Stone surrounds to windows. Old pantile roof.
This early double-fronted 2 storey house is of group value with numbers 5 and 7 Front Street. Of particular interest is the old pantiled roof – a rare feature in the area. Built in sandstone rubble, it has projecting cills and may well have originally been rendered. MATERIALS Sandstone, pantiles LOCAL LIST
Site Type: Broad
House
SITEDESC
DESCRIPTION
18th century, stone, 2 storeys, 3 windows (1 blank). Stone surrounds to windows. Old pantile roof.
This early double-fronted 2 storey house is of group value with numbers 5 and 7 Front Street. Of particular interest is the old pantiled roof – a rare feature in the area. Built in sandstone rubble, it has projecting cills and may well have originally been rendered.
MATERIALS Sandstone, pantiles
Site Name
9 Front Street, Pink House
Site Type: Specific
House
SITE_STAT
Local List
HER Number
7481
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
Gateshead Council Local List Fact Sheet X20/LL/102
YEAR1
2006
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Unassigned
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
8351
DAY1
21
District
Gateshead
Easting
421170
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
561180
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Whickham
Description
LOCAL LIST
Site Type: Broad
Gate Pier
Site Name
Whickham Lodge, gate piers, Front Street
Site Type: Specific
Gate Pier
SITE_STAT
Local List
HER Number
7480
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
Gateshead Council Local List Fact Sheet X20/LL/101
YEAR1
2006
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Civil
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
21
District
Gateshead
Easting
421020
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
561300
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932
Place
Whickham
Description
DATES 1904 LOCAL LIST
Site Type: Broad
Government Office
SITEDESC
DATES 1904
Site Name
Council Offices, Front Street
Site Type: Specific
Local Government Office
SITE_STAT
Local List
HER Number
7479
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
Gateshead Council Local List Fact Sheet X20/LL/100