Conservation Area, Register of Parks and Gardens Grade II
Class
Water Supply and Drainage
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
CONDITION
Poor
Crossref
5005
DAY1
05
District
Newcastle
Easting
426060
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
566760
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Jesmond
Description
A natural spring which was developed into a stone-lined pond. Possible wishing well feature cut into rock face to east.
SITEASS
Poorly repaired with inappropriate materials. Water is contaminated. Good candidate for sensitive repair. Pollution issue needs resolving. Vegetation needs cutting back.
Site Type: Broad
Pond
SITEDESC
A natural spring which was developed into a stone-lined pond. Possible wishing well feature cut into rock face to east.
Site Name
Jesmond Dene, water feature
Site Type: Specific
Pond
HER Number
5718
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
<< HER 5718 >> Pers. Comm. Jesmond Dene Rangers, 2004
SURVIVAL
100%
YEAR1
2004
English, British
ADDITINF
N
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area, Register of Parks and Gardens Grade II
Class
Gardens Parks and Urban Spaces
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
COMP2
Jennifer Morrison
CONDITION
Good
Crossref
5005
DAY1
05
DAY2
31
District
Newcastle
Easting
425750
Grid ref figure
8
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MATERIAL
Brick
MONTH1
3
MONTH2
12
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
567190
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
20th Century 1901 to 2000
Place
Jesmond
Description
Pavilion. Largely rebuilt in the 1970s or 80s. Brick with cast iron columns. LOCAL LIST
SITEASS
Suffers from graffiti. Local List - The Picnic Field Shelter near Old Mill in Jesmond Dene is an attractive building of good design, and is an important feature in the park’s character. It is a single storey brick structure with stone decoration. The building is used as a shelter and contains public toilets.
Site Type: Broad
Pavilion
SITEDESC
Pavilion. Largely rebuilt in the 1970s or 80s. Brick with cast iron columns.
Site Name
Jesmond Dene, Pavilion
Site Type: Specific
Pavilion
SITE_STAT
Local List
HER Number
5717
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
<< HER 5717 >> Pers. Comm. Jesmond Dene Rangers, 2004
SURVIVAL
100%
YEAR1
2004
YEAR2
2007
English, British
ADDITINF
N
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area, Register of Parks and Gardens Grade II
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
CONDITION
Good
Crossref
5005
DAY1
05
District
Newcastle
Easting
425680
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MATERIAL
Sandstone
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
567190
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Jesmond
Description
Garden created by quarrying. The lower rocks are in-situ but the upper rocks have been deliberately placed on top and cleverly sprayed with a thin layer of concrete to make it look like one big slab of stone. There are also many loose large rocks stacked up on one side. The grotto is entered by a flight of steps to the south and a path from the north. The original path into the grotto, which would have been secluded by shrub planting is now almost entirely covered by rhododendrons. The grotto, with its almost subterranean depths and delicate fern-type planting was intended to be in stark contrast with the surrounding evergreen planting. It was an area to stimulate the imagination and a place for quiet contemplation (Fiona Green). The sound of the nearby waterfall (HER 5698) would have added to the atmosphere. Stone from this small quarry might have been used to build the waterfall.
SITEASS
This area suffers from graffiti, litter, anti social behaviour and fires. The concrete layer is chipping off the stone.
Site Type: Broad
Mineral Extraction Site
SITEDESC
Garden created by quarrying. The lower rocks are in-situ but the upper rocks have been deliberately placed on top and cleverly sprayed with a thin layer of concrete to make it look like one big slab of stone. There are also many loose large rocks stacked up on one side. The grotto is entered by a flight of steps to the south and a path from the north. The original path into the grotto, which would have been secluded by shrub planting is now almost entirely covered by rhododendrons. The grotto, with its almost subterranean depths and delicate fern-type planting was intended to be in stark contrast with the surrounding evergreen planting. It was an area to stimulate the imagination and a place for quiet contemplation (Fiona Green). The sound of the nearby waterfall (HER 5698) would have added to the atmosphere. Stone from this small quarry might have been used to build the waterfall. Early C20 postcards call it 'Devil's Cave'.
Site Name
Jesmond Dene, grotto
Site Type: Specific
Sandstone Quarry
HER Number
5716
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
<< HER 5716 >> Pers. Comm. Jesmond Dene Rangers, 2004
SURVIVAL
100%
YEAR1
2004
English, British
ADDITINF
N
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area, Register of Parks and Gardens Grade II
Class
Domestic
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
CONDITION
Good
Crossref
5005
DAY1
05
District
Newcastle
Easting
425600
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
567180
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Jesmond
Description
Lodge house.
Site Type: Broad
Lodge
SITEDESC
Lodge house.
Site Name
Jesmond Dene, North West Lodge
Site Type: Specific
Lodge
HER Number
5715
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
<< HER 5715 >> Pers. Comm. Jesmond Dene Rangers, 2004
SURVIVAL
100%
YEAR1
2004
English, British
ADDITINF
N
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area, Register of Parks and Gardens Grade II
Class
Monument <By Form>
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
CONDITION
Poor
Crossref
5005
DAY1
05
District
Newcastle
Easting
425580
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MATERIAL
Sandstone
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
567200
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Jesmond
Description
Dressed stonework under a tree near to stepping stones (HER 5713).
SITEASS
Need repair.
Site Type: Broad
Barrier
SITEDESC
Dressed stonework under a tree near to stepping stones (HER 5713).
Site Name
Jesmond Dene, stone walls
Site Type: Specific
Wall
HER Number
5714
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
<< HER 5714 >> Pers. Comm. Jesmond Dene Rangers, 2004
SURVIVAL
100%
YEAR1
2004
English, British
ADDITINF
N
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area, Register of Parks and Gardens Grade II
Class
Transport
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
CONDITION
Good
Crossref
5005
DAY1
05
District
Newcastle
Easting
425570
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MATERIAL
Sandstone
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
567220
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Jesmond
Description
Stepping stones beside lodge (HER 5702).
Site Type: Broad
Pedestrian Transport Site
SITEDESC
Stepping stones beside lodge (HER 5702).
Site Name
Jesmond Dene, stepping stones
Site Type: Specific
Stepping Stones
HER Number
5713
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
<< HER 5713 >> Pers. Comm. Jesmond Dene Rangers, 2004
SURVIVAL
100%
YEAR1
2004
English, British
ADDITINF
N
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area, Register of Parks and Gardens Grade II
Class
Monument <By Form>
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
CONDITION
Poor
Crossref
5005
DAY1
05
District
Newcastle
Easting
425380
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MATERIAL
Sandstone
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
567430
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Jesmond
Description
Substantial stone walls to west of Dene Bridge (HER 5711).
SITEASS
Need repair.
Site Type: Broad
Barrier
SITEDESC
Substantial stone walls to west of Dene Bridge (HER 5711).
Site Name
Jesmond Dene, stone walls
Site Type: Specific
Wall
HER Number
5712
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
<< HER 5712 >> Pers. Comm. Jesmond Dene Rangers, 2004
SURVIVAL
100%
YEAR1
2004
English, British
ADDITINF
N
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area, Register of Parks and Gardens Grade II
Class
Transport
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
CONDITION
Good
Crossref
5005
DAY1
05
District
Newcastle
Easting
425400
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MATERIAL
Sandstone
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
567470
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Jesmond
Description
Impressive road bridge dated 1890. Weir underneath. A "Dean Bridge" is shown on 1st edition Ordnance Survey map on a slightly different alignment. LOCAL LIST
Site Type: Broad
Road Transport Site
SITEDESC
Impressive single arch road bridge dated 1890. Weir underneath. A "Dean Bridge" is shown on 1st edition Ordnance Survey map on a slightly different alignment.
Site Name
Jesmond Dene, Dene Bridge
Site Type: Specific
Road Bridge
SITE_STAT
Local List
HER Number
5711
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
<< HER 5711 >> Pers. Comm. Jesmond Dene Rangers, 2004
SURVIVAL
100%
YEAR1
2004
English, British
ADDITINF
N
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area, Register of Parks and Gardens Grade II
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
CONDITION
Good
Crossref
5005
DAY1
05
District
Newcastle
Easting
425520
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MATERIAL
Sandstone
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
567310
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Jesmond
Description
Former sandstone quarry later used by Armstrong as a Chinese garden - some bamboo plants still survive. An arch has been built into the quarry edge and then packed with stones, to bridge a gap in the rock. Armstrong's original stone edged path survives through this area (in other parts of the Dene the paths have been replaced by tarmac).
SITEASS
This area suffers from graffiti, anti social behaviour and fires. Nevertheless it is one of the nicest features of the Dene and it would be desirable to reinstate the Chinese garden, if its future protection from vandalism could be ensured.
Site Type: Broad
Mineral Extraction Site
SITEDESC
Former sandstone quarry later used by Armstrong as a Chinese garden - some bamboo plants still survive. An arch has been built into the quarry edge and then packed with stones, to bridge a gap in the rock. Armstrong's original stone edged path survives through this area (in other parts of the Dene the paths have been replaced by tarmac).
Site Name
Jesmond Dene, Blackberry Crag (quarry)
Site Type: Specific
Sandstone Quarry
HER Number
5710
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
<< HER 5710 >> Pers. Comm. Jesmond Dene Rangers, 2004
SURVIVAL
100%
YEAR1
2004
English, British
ADDITINF
N
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area, Register of Parks and Gardens Grade II
Class
Transport
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
CONDITION
Fair
Crossref
5005
DAY1
05
District
Newcastle
Easting
425500
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MATERIAL
Sandstone
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
567290
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Jesmond
Description
Well built stone tunnel giving access into Blackberry Crag.
SITEASS
May need consolidation work.
Site Type: Broad
Pedestrian Transport Site
SITEDESC
Well built stone tunnel giving access into Blackberry Crag.
Site Name
Jesmond Dene, tunnel into Blackberry Crag
Site Type: Specific
Pedestrian Tunnel
HER Number
5709
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
<< HER 5709 >> Pers. Comm. Jesmond Dene Rangers, 2004