Turn of 20th century large Public House of red brick with rendered gables and projecting bays. There are sash windows to the 1st floor and a deep classical cornice at the eaves. The roof is of Welsh slate with brick chimneys and there are bulls’ eyes in the gables. Modern windows have been inserted in the ground floor to the front elevation There are timber side doors with flat porches and cast iron brackets. Stone classical parchments crown the windows and bays, and the recessed porch to the main door has 4 simple columns. The west elevation has sandstone pilasters to the full height of the building and a stone architrave to the side door. There are brick outbuildings. Modern illuminated signage, floodlighting and a satellite dish have been added. MATERIALS Red brick, Welsh slate, render DATES c 1900 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE This building is large and grandiose, with its classical detailing, and creates a bold but warm feel with its rich deep red brick and bright rendered gables. It stands at a key junction of 5 roads in the central, Lane Head, area of Ryton, and is therefore highly visible. This was an historic public house site, taking advantage of passing trade, the Joiners’ Arms having been here in the early 19th century. LOCAL LIST
Site Type: Broad
Eating and Drinking Establishment
SITEDESC
Turn of 20th century large Public House of red brick with rendered gables and projecting bays. There are sash windows to the 1st floor and a deep classical cornice at the eaves. The roof is of Welsh slate with brick chimneys and there are bulls’ eyes in the gables. Modern windows have been inserted in the ground floor to the front elevation There are timber side doors with flat porches and cast iron brackets. Stone classical parchments crown the windows and bays, and the recessed porch to the main door has 4 simple columns. The west elevation has sandstone pilasters to the full height of the building and a stone architrave to the side door. There are brick outbuildings. Modern illuminated signage, floodlighting and a satellite dish have been added.
MATERIALS Red brick, Welsh slate, render
DATES c 1900
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE This building is large and grandiose, with its classical detailing, and creates a bold but warm feel with its rich deep red brick and bright rendered gables. It stands at a key junction of 5 roads in the central, Lane Head, area of Ryton, and is therefore highly visible. This was an historic public house site, taking advantage of passing trade, the Joiners’ Arms having been here in the early 19th century.
Site Name
Main Road, Ryton Hotel
Site Type: Specific
Public House
SITE_STAT
Local List
HER Number
6121
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
Gateshead Council, 1999, Conservation Area Policy Guidelines, Strategies and Character Statements, Ryton Conservation Area, pp 9-11; Gateshead Council Local List X20/LL/176
YEAR1
2004
English, British
Class
Agriculture and Subsistence
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
15
District
Gateshead
Easting
428180
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ27SE
MONTH1
11
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
570210
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Forest Hall
Description
Shown on Ordnance Survey first edition map.
Site Type: Broad
Farm
SITEDESC
Shown on 1st edition Ordnance Survey map.
Site Name
Beechurst
Site Type: Specific
Farm
HER Number
6120
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
1st edition Ordnance Survey map
YEAR1
2004
English, British
Class
Agriculture and Subsistence
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
15
District
Gateshead
Easting
412610
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ16SW
MONTH1
11
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
560910
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Coalburns
Description
Shown on Ordnance Survey first edition map.
Site Type: Broad
Farm
SITEDESC
Shown on 1st edition Ordnance Survey map.
Site Name
Goose Green
Site Type: Specific
Farm
HER Number
6119
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
1st edition Ordnance Survey map
YEAR1
2004
English, British
Class
Domestic
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
15
District
Gateshead
Easting
412690
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ16SW
MONTH1
11
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
560990
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Coalburns
Description
Shown on Ordnance Survey first edition map.
Site Type: Broad
House
SITEDESC
Shown on 1st edition Ordnance Survey map.
Site Name
The Hall
Site Type: Specific
House
HER Number
6118
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
1st edition Ordnance Survey map
YEAR1
2004
English, British
Class
Agriculture and Subsistence
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
COMP2
Rachel Grahame
DAY1
15
DAY2
01
District
Gateshead
Easting
412800
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ16SW
MONTH1
11
MONTH2
12
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
561010
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Coalburns
Description
Shown on Ordnance Survey first edition map.
Site Type: Broad
Farm
SITEDESC
Shown on 1st edition Ordnance Survey map.
NB subsequent editions indicate that this is a row of cottages.
Site Name
Coalburns Farm or cottages
Site Type: Specific
Farmstead
HER Number
6117
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
1st edition Ordnance Survey map
YEAR1
2004
YEAR2
2020
English, British
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
15
District
Gateshead
Easting
412760
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ16SW
MONTH1
11
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
560970
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Coalburns
Description
Shown on Ordnance Survey first edition map.
Site Type: Broad
Eating and Drinking Establishment
SITEDESC
Shown on 1st edition Ordnance Survey map.
Site Name
Coalburns, Fox and Hounds Public House
Site Type: Specific
Public House
HER Number
6116
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
1st edition Ordnance Survey map
YEAR1
2004
English, British
Class
Agriculture and Subsistence
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
15
District
Gateshead
Easting
413530
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ16SW
MONTH1
11
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
560190
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
High Spen
Description
Shown on Ordnance Survey first edition map.
Site Type: Broad
Farm
SITEDESC
Shown on 1st edition Ordnance Survey map. Now called Strothers Farm.