2 storey public house. Large coursed stone with lintels, sills and string course to ground floor. Shallow pitched slate roof with ridge tiles, and 5 rebuilt chimneys – 3 to ridge (1 stone, 1 truncated) and 2 to rear in brick. Water tables only on rear. Modern public house front to the centre of the ground floor, with a pair of late windows separated by a stone mullion to each side – the eastern end being single-pane sashes. First floor windows are 3 pairs of recent timber sashes separated by a timber mullion and 1 single sash. Built in 3 phases: eastern portion, smaller western end (in greyer, less golden sandstone) and rear offshoot – all present by 1840. Has cellars beneath which may be older than the standing buildings. The building is one of the oldest survivals in the Windmill Hills area and has been in continuous use as a public house with no name change since at least 1833. It harmonises with the approximately contemporaneous building group further along the street (of which the Listed no. 72 Bensham Road forms a part), which are similarly built in local sandstone, also complementing the later red brick Romulus Terrace. In 1833 it was owned by James Gallon. Prior to this it may have been used as a corn mill with a gin-gang in the cellars. Not present on 1795 map (TWAS DT.BEL/2/118). LOCAL LIST

This 3 storey terrace (with cellars) complements the Listed Crown Public House on the corner to form an important early group contribution to the Windmill Hills area (it is present on a map of 1836). The carved stone street sign set into the wall demonstrates the quality and status of the development when built, mirroring a somewhat similar, slightly earlier, plaque just along the road at Walker Terrace. An advertisement To Let in Gateshead Observer describes a property as having 7 rooms, a kitchen, 2 cellars and a small garden. Constructed of red brick to the front elevation, with sandstone rubble to the rear, they have unfortunately been pebble-dashed. Number 105 also has a 19th century red brick extension. Stone dressings include cills and lintels to the 2nd floor and a cill band to the 1st floor. The remains of a cill band to the ground floor are still visible in places between the unfortunate modern shopfronts. The slate roofs are at a surprisingly low pitch, with substantial brick chimneys (1 truncated) between properties. Whilst the covering of the original brick with pebbledash and render harms its visual qualities, the retention of the height, proportions, stone detailing and roofs ensure that the charm of the terrace is not lost, and there may be a future opportunity for the removal of the render. Although the original sashes have been replaced with modern windows, no. 105 still has original internal features, including operational window shutters, alcoves and cornicing to the first. In 1840 the owner of the land was William Gibbon. The eastern end of the terrace was demolished in 1972. LOCAL LIST

This substantial and lofty terrace was one of the earliest in Low Fell, being already present on the 1sr edition OS map of about 1858. The buildings are of different plan forms, indicating that they were developed gradually, and possibly the front elevations later altered to create a more uniform appearance, with the bay windows added. Alterations are also indicated in the north gable elevation, where the lower stonework is blocked and of varied courses, whereas that to the upper part of the elevation is rubble in quality and uncoursed. A plan from c1845 clearly illustrates that at least some of the properties were already built, as it shows nos. 1 and 2 clearly, with perhaps nos. 3 – 5 or 6 also indicated. At this time, nos. 1 and 2 appear to have formed 1 dwelling, in the ownership of John Todd Esq., who also enjoyed substantial gardens to the front of his property, with a walkway around the edge indicated on this plan, as well as depicted on the c1858 map. A circular feature is shown in the southeast corner – possibly an ornament such as an urn, or a sundial. To the rear is an L-shaped portion of garden filled with trees. The rooms include a hallway (passage) between a dining room and a drawing room, with a lobby and kitchen behind, and to the south a back kitchen and cellar. Outside at this time was an ash hole and a privy. This shows that the property was relatively high status at this time. The architectural detailing is simple but solid and as such is very characteristic of the area. It includes solid canted bays, interspersed with plain rectangular openings bearing solid cills and lintels. A variety of timber sashes remain from different periods – including some late Victorian style 1 over 1s, and some arts and crafts style examples with multipanes over a single pane from around the turn of the 20th century. It is worth considering the implementation of an Article 4 Direction on this terrace, to ensure that, in particular, the important timber sashes and slate roofs are retained, since they make such an important contribution to the character of the dwellings. Large dormers have apparently been inserted as a piece, with decorative bargeboards and finials, and glazed cheeks. The front elevations boast snecked stonework, with modest kneelers to the gable crowning equally modest quoins, and short, corniced stone chimneys. The mature landscaped setting and the stone boundary walls are a crucial part of the character of this terrace. LOCAL LIST

This eastern end of this modest parish room was originally the caretaker’s house, but is now understood to have been incorporated into the hall building. It is by noted local architect John Wardle, who also designed the Church 5 years earlier, for Mr Edward Joicey of Whinney House. In cyclopean rusticated stonework, with ashlar dressings, the ridgeline of the slate roof varies between the higher hall area and the lower cottage. Variety in the rhythm of the elevation is created by the use of gables of different designs, which also differentiate between the Parish Hall use and the humbler accommodation use. This is expressed in stone water tabling to the Parish Room end, decorated with mini gables at both termini (reminiscent of those seen at Saltwell Park and elsewhere); and with decorative bargeboards to the cottage end. These gables are topped by delicate finials in stone and timber. A Tudor arched doorway originally offered entrance to the visitor, but now this has been replaced with a window, and the original cottage entrance is now used for the whole building. A relatively small extension has been added to the east end, utilising the existing yard wall to the cottage, and a good match has been obtained with the stonework. It is extremely disappointing, however, that the stonework has been cleaned, as this significantly detracts from the character of the building, and the weathered appearance cannot be reinstated. It is also a shame that the Tudor arched doorway has been removed, and that some intrusive lead flashings have altered the appearance of the bargeboards, as well as much of their detailing having been lost. The windows, too, have been replaced with brown sashes, whereas the original windows appear to have been leaded casements, with possible timber glazing bars to the Parish Room end. Despite these alterations, however, the building remains of group value with the church and terrace adjacent. ARCHITECT John Wardle MATERIALS Sandstone, slate, timber DATES 1878 LOCAL LIST

This dignified symmetrical building with classical detailing was built as the Belle Vue Club in 1910, as the stuccoed gables proclaim in their initials hung on swags. The depth of the moulding in the pediments, at the eaves and to the semi-circular door canopy (supported on columns) give it a rich, slightly lavish appearance, despite the fact that it could not be described as ornate, as overall the design is restrained. The design is unusual for the time in incorporating these classical elements, and perhaps indicates a traditionalism, or harking back, in the taste of the club members. The pale peachy-red brick, coupled with the stucco, lightens the weight of the massing, and the advanced gables create depth and rhythm to the frontage, complementing the grand central doorway. The stone detailing adds a touch of interest, having been used in a distinctive fashion of interspersed courses to embellish the corners of each bay. The welsh slate roof is of rather a shallow pitch, and although it was designed to support a roof terrace surrounding a belvedere, it is uncertain whether this element of the plans ever came to fruition. The slender corniced chimneys gracing each side, however, were carried forward. Happily the timber 6 over 1 sashes remain resplendent in position, accompanied by their original companion double timber panelled door, with 6 pane fanlight over. An internal inspection has not been undertaken, but the layout was designed with a reading room, bar and recreation room to the ground floor, and billiard room, card room and meeting room upstairs. The rear right portion was the caretaker’s accommodation, with a scullery and kitchen downstairs and 2 bedrooms above. The building also enjoyed the benefits of a cellar to provide for the bar. The property is a good quality, distinctive design, which has been retained remarkably intact through the years, and makes an important contribution to the street scene and the Low Fell Conservation Area. ARCHITECT James Newton Fatkin (1 St Nicholas Buildings, Newcastle). Date 1910 LOCAL LIST

This attractive sandstone house stands in a prominent position facing downhill on Belle Vue Bank – one of the earliest streets in the area to be developed. The stonework to the front elevation is neatly dressed, with large quoins, whereas the gable is of roughly coursed rubble. It retains hornless multipane sashes – now a rarity in the area – with strong stone cills and lintels. Substantial stone walls to the perimeter of the property (of the same construction as the gable to the east but simpler rubble to the west) add a great deal to the character of the building and the Conservation Area within which it is situated, including the timber batten door set within it. 1822-1858 LOCAL LIST

Mid 19th century range of two-storey stone cottages with Welsh slate roofs. Heavy joints and lintels to doors and windows; mostly altered. LOCAL LIST

18th century farnhouse raised and refronted in the mid 19th century. Rubble stone. Welsh slate…rear extension. Some sash windows with glazing bars. Plot on 1822 map but building does not appear to be depicted. Not depicted on map of early 1820s LOCAL LIST

2 storey commercial premises. It is stone built with ashlar to the principal elevation and dressed random stone to the other elevations. The Welsh slate roof has stone coped chimneys and water tables, with a gable incorporating a stone plaque to the left end of the principal elevation. The ground floor has 5 bays divided by stone pillars/pilasters with moulded capitols supporting a timber fascia with carved detail at each end and cornice over. Between are mullioned shopfront windows with 2 or 3 panes, and the original doors – one with light over. To the 1st floor there is a stone string course joining the sills of the 12 2 over 2 pane timber sashes, and a cornice to the eaves. This is one of the many examples of fine commercial architecture commissioned by the Co-operative Society. In this case the architects were from the prominent local Dunn family, from whom Archibald built Castle Hill Hall nearby. The simple detailing lends a slightly austere but high quality appearance, and although there have been alterations to the shop-fronts most of the key original features remain – particularly the elegant pilasters. This is unusual in commercial premises, and could offer an opportunity for reinstatement in the future. LOCAL LIST

Small 18th century cottage, modernised. Stone rubble, concrete tiled roof, one and a half storeys. A rustic survival. Doesn’t seem to be present on map of 1822. LOCAL LIST