Shown on 1st edition Ordnance Survey map as "New Kyo". Now called "West Kyo Farm". DESCRIPTION / STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
This was, in 1841, apparently the smallest farm belonging to the Bradley Hall Estate (at 3 acres(?),and 3 roods in area) - originally part of the Ravensworth inheritance. The buildings are unspoilt by alterations and retain many original features – an increasingly rare situation, especially in Gateshead, which has lost most reminders of its agricultural past. Substantial buildings are present by the middle of the 19th century, when it was marked on the Ordnance Survey map as New Kyo. It consists of 2 storey, lean to, and single storey farm buildings constructed in stone rubble, with some dressed cills and lintels, and some timber. Most elements have slate roofs, with some pantiled with water tables, featuring predominantly brick chimneys with tall pots. A mix of timber window types feature, including older hornless sashes, later sashes, casements, multipane fixed lights and rooflights to the single storey structure. The doors are timber batten doors, and some stone yard walls delineate the space, with timber fencing as an alternative boundary treatment. Unfortunately the farmhouse is no longer used, and all the buildings are in a poor state of repair, with vegetation growing out of rainwater goods. There is a modern bungalow on the site, which is not of interest. MATERIALS Sandstone, slate, pantiles, timber DATES late 18th / early 19th century ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In 1841 the farm was let to Joseph Anderson at a rent of 2£ 10s 6d. LOCAL LIST

Kyo Hall Farm is believed to have been built by Issac Silvertop c.1667. Shown on 1st edition Ordnance Survey map as "Kyo". It was later called Old Kyo Farm once New Kyo (now West Kyo) was built. Now called "Kyo Hall". Alternatively called East Kyo. Gateshead Council's Local List entry says that in the 19th century it was the home of the Young family, noted Methodists, whose son Robert became a well-known preacher and after whom the Memorial chapel in Crawcrook is named. However John Todd, whose family lived in the farm from 1820 until 1891, disputes this. The Todd family actually are noted as occupying Kyo Hall in 1767 - Joseph Todd a Papist Viewer, farmer and principal agent for the Silvertop family. The next occupant was his son Joseph Cuthbert Todd - his three sons Joannes (John, 1794), Josephus (Joseph, 1795) and Thomas 1797 were all born at Kyo. Thomas Todd, who was the nephew of Joseph Cuthbert and also a land agent for Silvertop family was living at Kyo from 1813. Thomas died there 11th January 1871. The last Todd at Kyo was William Todd grandson of Thomas Todd above. In 1891 the Lanchester family lived there. They were still there in 1901. In 1911 George Thomas Charlton is listed there. The date 1667 used to be visible above the door but it has worn away. MORE RESEARCH NEEDED TO UNTANGLE ALL THE HOUSES AT KYO. The main farmhouse is of 2 storeys in stuccoed stone with stone surrounds to windows. The roof is of slate with moulded stone corniced chimneys and water tables with moulded kneelers to the gables. It has 5 bays, although unfortunately all the windows have been replaced with PVCu. To the ground floor there are full height patio doors, a porch with balcony over the central door, and a window to the other side. To the first floor the central window has been replaced with a door to the balcony. There are a range of agricultural buildings on the site. Despite alterations, it retains meaningful character, and is significant both historically and as a rare agricultural survival in the borough. MATERIALS Stucco, stone DATES Part probably 18th century, part 19th century. LOCAL LIST

Shown on Ordnance Survey first edition map.

Shown on Ordnance Survey first edition map.

Shown on Ordnance Survey first edition map.

This site was added to the Gateshead local list in 2023. The local list description reads:
'Shown on Ordnance Survey first edition map. Good condition Methodist chapel which is now a residential home.'

Shown on 2nd edition Ordnance Survey map. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
Ryton Cemetery was established in 1884 in response to the growing demand for burial space outside town centres, as there was great concern over the health risks involving proximity to areas of dense population. The site chosen was to the south of the village, adjacent to Cushycow Lane. A field was bought from James Hindmarsh. The committee minutes do not record who the cemetery was laid out by (the Architect is not referred to by name), and unfortunately no plans have been found showing the original design concept. However, the cemetery appears to have been laid out in a grid form, as it was depicted this way by mapping of about 1900, with (unusually) a single chapel in the centre, which must have been used for both Anglican and non-conformist services. The large carriage drive swept up to and around this from the entrance to the north, adjacent to which was the charming lodge building. When constructed, the Board asked that the cemetery only ‘be laid out to a little beyond the first walks of the chapel’ (presumably to save on immediate costs), the grave spaces were staked and the byelaws and fees drawn up. The Superintendant submitted a list of trees and shrubs to be planted, but unfortunately species or numbers are not specified in the minutes. However a later request for 100 stakes to support the trees gives an indication that there may have been 100 trees corresponding to these. Historic mapping gives no indication of tree planting. It seems likely, though, that according to design traditions, the trees were planted along the main walks and the boundaries, and indeed now many are to be found in these locations. The densest tree cover within the cemetery is situated to the north east of the chapel, with the south of the site having the most sparse tree cover. This area corresponds with the extension, which despite being in the ownership of the Board, was laid out comparatively late (in the 19020s or 30s). It had not been required previously and so had initially been let to Mr. Edward Churnside. The evergreens are predominantly clustered around the chapel and include yew, holly, pine and several varieties of cypress. Large mature broadleaf species that are present include sycamore, lime and poplar. Smaller species include rowan, birch, hawthorn and laburnum.
Some young trees are present as a result of recent planting, however the majority of the tree cover is mature.
The whole cemetery was enclosed by wonderful walls, interspersed with fine railings for viewing in certain places, and with grand entrance gates, all of which are also on the Local List.
Overall the cemetery is an attractive landscape with wildlife value as well as historic significance – in particular for the group value of the different elements of chapel, lodge and boundary walls. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
On 13 AUG 1883 (P64) the architect reported ‘that from the bungling and dilatory manner in which the masons department was carried on at the new cemetery’ he has stopped building and asks the Board appoint a clerk of works to oversee operation. The Board agree to appoint one for two months, with a salary of £3 a week. The work progressed much more satisfactorily after this.
The research assistance of Caroline Harrop is gratefully acknowledged. LOCAL LIST

Shown on Ordnance Survey first edition map.

Shown on Ordnance Survey first edition map.

Shown on Ordnance Survey first edition map.