English, British
Class
Water Supply and Drainage
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
COMP2
Jennifer Morrison
CONDITION
Poor
DAY1
17
DAY2
31
District
Newcastle
Easting
424740
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NW
MATERIAL
Granite
MONTH1
12
MONTH2
12
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
566450
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Newcastle
Description
Grey granite slab with a hollowed out basin supported on a grey limestone base with a grey limestone commemorative plaque behind. The plaque is backed with concrete and supported by steel supports which have been set into a concrete block behind the plinth. The plaque is set with letters, probably of lead, cast into the stone. This fountain seems to have been intended for placement against a wall, the fountain relocated from its place of origin. LOCAL LIST
SITEASS
The condition of the stonework is poor. The limestone is heavily eroded due to atmospheric pollution. The metal letters will soon be lost. Absence of any sense of place and local identity due to its relocation. Recommendation - relocate the fountain {1}.
Site Type: Broad
Water Supply Site
SITEDESC
Grey granite slab with a hollowed out basin supported on a grey limestone base with a grey limestone commemorative plaque behind. The plaque is backed with concrete and supported by steel supports which have been set into a concrete block behind the plinth. The plaque is set with letters, probably of lead, cast into the stone. This fountain seems to have been intended for placement against a wall, the fountain relocated from its place of origin {1}. Local list - This drinking fountain consists of a grey granite slab and a basin on a limestone base. Short columns are carved beneath the basin. The fountain was erected as a memorial to Edward Dodd Colvill, a coal fitter, and was commissioned by a relative, Caroline Sophia Russel Colvill. It was formally presented to the city in 1889 by Dr Whylock of Folkestone.
Site Name
Great North Road, Colvill Memorial Fountain
Site Type: Specific
Drinking Fountain
SITE_STAT
Local List
HER Number
5214
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
<< HER 5214 >> T. Coulter & R. Ogilvy, in association with City Design, 2002, Monuments, War Memorials, Drinking Fountains - Condition & Recommendatations, p 52-53; Ian Ayris, Peter Jubb, Steve Palmer and Paul Usherwood, 1996, A Guide to the Public Monuments and Sculpture of Tyne and Wear, p 44; Paul Usherwood, Jeremy Beach and Catherine Morris, 2000, Public Sculpture of North East England, p 117; Monthly Chronicle, 1889, p 382
SURVIVAL
100%
YEAR1
2002
YEAR2
2007
English, British
Class
Commemorative
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
CONDITION
Good
DAY1
17
District
Newcastle
Easting
424340
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MATERIAL
Granite
MONTH1
12
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
563870
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Newcastle
Description
Horse trough and drinking fountain. Dated 1892. Signed ELSWICK COURT MARBLE WORKS CO. NEWCASTLE. Pink and grey granite. Plinth, corner shafts and cornice with semi-circular pediments; dome and finial. Semi-circular basin on rear; rectangular trough in front. Inscription on front panel commemorates Rachel and Richard Grainger. Removed to its present site from Neville Street in the 1850s. Fountain erected by Richard and Rachel Grainger's daughter Rachel Elizabeth Burns. LISTED GRADE 2
SITEASS
The trough accumulates litter. The fountain has been re-assembled on a new modern brick plinth. The four brackets at the corners of the pillar project beyond the brick plinth. Its setting has been compromised by the surrounding development andunsympathetic presentation. The general condition of the fountain is good. Three of the four finials at the corners of the pillar are missing as is the central finial. There have been crude mortar and brick repairs. Recommendations - repair and replace the finials. Unpick the repairs and repair with suitable materials {3}.
Site Type: Broad
Commemorative Monument
SITEDESC
Horse trough and drinking fountain. Dated 1892. Signed ELSWICK COURT MARBLE WORKS CO. NEWCASTLE. Pink and grey granite. Plinth, corner shafts and cornice with semi-circular pediments; dome and finial. Semi-circular basin on rear; rectangular trough in front. Inscription on front panel commemorates Rachel and Richard Grainger {1}. Removed to its present site from Neville Street in the 1850s. Fountain erected by Richard and Rachel Grainger's daughter Rachel Elizabeth Burns {2}.
Site Name
Waterloo Street, Grainger Memorial Fountain
Site Type: Specific
Commemorative Monument
SITE_STAT
Listed Building Grade II
HER Number
5213
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
<< HER 5213 >> Dept. of National Heritage, of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 22/558
I. Ayris, P. Jubb, S.Palmer & P. Usherwood, 1996, A Guide to the Public Monuments & Scupture of Tyne and Wear, p 37
T. Coulter & R. Ogilvy, in association with City Design, 2002, Monuments, War Memorials, Drinking Fountains - Condition & Recommendatations, p 50-51; Paul Usherwood, Jeremy Beach and Catherine Morris, 2000, Public Sculpture of North East England, p 147
SURVIVAL
100%
YEAR1
2002
English, British
Class
Commemorative
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
CONDITION
Good
DAY1
17
District
Newcastle
Easting
425530
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MATERIAL
Granite
MONTH1
12
Grid Reference
NZ
NMRNUMBER
NZ 26 SE 112
Northing
563980
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Newcastle
Description
Drinking fountain dated 1891. Erected for the Corporation of Newcastle to commemorate John Wesley. Pink and grey granite. Pink obelisk, west carved on each face, on grey plinth with carved palmette decoration; square pink base. Low square trough at one side; basin at opposite side. Erected to mark the centenary of the death of John Wesley. A gift from Mr. Utrick Alexander Ritson J.P. to the Corporation. The monument commemorates the work of the founder of Methodism in Newcastle, notably his first visit to the town in 1742. The monument was originally located in the Milk Market near the spot where Wesley first preached in 1742. There are three bowls - for people, horses and dogs. LISTED GRADE 2
SITEASS
Restored by the Tyne and Wear Development Corporation and repositioned on the riverside promenade in 1995 {2}. The receptacles contain accumulated rain water, green algae and litter. The condition of the masonry is sound {3}.
Site Type: Broad
Commemorative Monument
SITEDESC
Drinking fountain dated 1891. Erected for the Corporation of Newcastle to commemorate John Wesley. Pink and grey granite. Pink obelisk, west carved on each face, on grey plinth with carved palmette decoration; square pink base. Low square trough at one side; basin at opposite side {1}. Erected to mark the centenary of the death of John Wesley. A gift from Mr. Utrick Alexander Ritson J.P. to the Corporation. The monument commemorates the work of the founder of Methodism in Newcastle, notably his first visit to the town in 1742. The monument was originally located in the Milk Market near the spot where Wesley first preached in 1742 {2}. There are three bowls - for people, horses and dogs {3}. Cleaned and re-sited by Eura Conservation in 1992.
Site Name
Wesley Square, Quayside, Wesley Memorial Fountain
Site Type: Specific
Commemorative Monument
SITE_STAT
Listed Building Grade II
HER Number
5212
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
<< HER 5212 >> Dept. of National Heritage, of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 12/467
I. Ayris, P. Jubb, S.Palmer & P. Usherwood, 1996, A Guide to the Public Monuments & Scupture of Tyne and Wear, p 35
T. Coulter & R. Ogilvy, in association with City Design, 2002, Monuments, War Memorials, Drinking Fountains - Condition & Recommendatations, p 48-49; Paul Usherwood, Jeremy Beach and Catherine Morris, 2000, Public Sculpture of North-East England, p 106
SURVIVAL
100%
YEAR1
2002
English, British
Class
Commemorative
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
CONDITION
Good
DAY1
17
District
Newcastle
Easting
426340
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MATERIAL
Bronze; Sandstone
MONTH1
12
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564180
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932
Place
Newcastle
Description
Drinking fountain and portrait bust. 1914; signed Alexis Rudier and bust dated 1912. Sandstone, pink granite and bronze. Wide stone base; granite plinth and basins; sandstone pedestal with long inscription commemorating W.L. Blenkinsopp Coulson and his efforts to help the weak and defenceless 'among mankind and in the animal world'. Larger-than-life bust has drapery wrapping round pedestal. Has two fountain bowls - one for humans, one for animals. The fountain originally stood in Percy Street before being moved to the Haymarket then in 1950 to its present site. Statue to William Lisle Blenkinsopp-Coulson 1841-1911. Erected by public subscription. Bronze bust by A. Rechbers and cast by Alexis Rudier, Paris, surmounts a sandstone pedestal. There are two new rather crudely carved animal heads. The originals will have faucets discharging from the mouths of the beasts. There is now no water supply. LISTED GRADE 2
SITEASS
The bronze bust appears to be in good condition. The stonework has been over cleaned and is now turning green with the growth of lichen. The lettering of the inscription has been left in its soot blackened state. There have been some stone indent repairs carried out in inappropriate colour of stone. The new animal heads have not been carved by a competent stone carver. The drinking troughs accumulate stagnant rain water, litter and algae growth. Recommendation - consideration should be given to relocating the fountain as it is now isolated from the route of the horse drawn traffic it was presumably intended to provide for {3}.
Site Type: Broad
Commemorative Monument
SITEDESC
Drinking fountain and portrait bust. 1914; signed Alexis Rudier and bust dated 1912. Sandstone, pink granite and bronze. Wide stone base; granite plinth and basins; sandstone pedestal with long inscription commemorating W.L. Blenkinsopp Coulson and his efforts to help the weak and defenceless 'among mankind and in the animal world'. Larger-than-life bust has drapery wrapping round pedestal {1}. Has two fountain bowls - one for humans, one for animals. The fountain originally stood in Percy Street before being moved to the Haymarket then in 1950 to its present site {2}. Statue to William Lisle Blenkinsopp-Coulson 1841-1911. Erected by public subscription. Bronze bust by A. Rechbers and cast by Alexis Rudier, Paris, surmounts a sandstone pedestal. There are two new rather crudely carved animal heads. The originals will have faucets discharging from the mouths of the beasts. There is now no water supply {3}. Colonel Blenkinsopp Coulson was a leading figure in the RSPCA and NSPCC. He founded the Cat and Dog Shelter at Spital Tongues.
Site Name
Horatio St, Blenkinsopp-Coulson Drinking Fountain
Site Type: Specific
Commemorative Monument
SITE_STAT
Listed Building Grade II
HER Number
5211
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
<< HER 5211 >> Dept. of National Heritage, of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 12/615
I. Ayris, P. Jubb, S.Palmer & P. Usherwood, 1996, A Guide to the Public Monuments & Scupture of Tyne and Wear, p 39
T. Coulter & R. Ogilvy, in association with City Design, 2002, Monuments, War Memorials, Drinking Fountains - Condition & Recommendatations, p 46-47; Paul Usherwood, Jeremy Beach and Catherine Morris, 2000, Public Sculpture of North East England, p 118-9
SURVIVAL
80-90%
YEAR1
2002
English, British
Class
Water Supply and Drainage
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
CONDITION
Fair
Crossref
6311
DAY1
17
District
Newcastle
Easting
421810
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MATERIAL
Granite; Sandstone
MONTH1
12
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564070
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932
Place
Benwell
Description
Drinking fountain located at the intersection between Atkinson Road and Benwell Lane, integrated in the boundary wall and railings to St. James Church. The fountain is of sandstone with polished granite splashback to the recess and turned polished granite shafts either side of the basin. LISTED GRADE 2
SITEASS
There is no water supply and the basin is filled with stagnant water algae and refuse. The drainage hole must be blocked. The sandstone has suffered a degree of surface erosion but there is no deterioration in depth {1}.
Site Type: Broad
Water Supply Site
SITEDESC
Drinking fountain located at the intersection between Atkinson Road and Benwell Lane, integrated in the boundary wall and railings to St. James Church. The fountain is of sandstone with polished granite splashback to the recess and turned polished granite shafts either side of the basin {1}. Drinking fountain. Dated 1902. Sandstone ashlar with pink granite basin, nook
shafts and back panel. Gothic style. Round-headed alcove with impost bands and
archivolt, under steeply-pitched, coped gable; prominent round basin on leaf
bracket. Inscription on back panel: THIS FOUNTAIN WAS ERECTED TO COMMEMORATE
THE CORONATION OF KING EDWARD AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA.
Site Name
Church of St. James, Edward VII Drinking Fountain
Site Type: Specific
Drinking Fountain
SITE_STAT
Listed Building Grade II
HER Number
5210
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
<< HER 5210 >> T. Coulter & R. Ogilvy, in association with City Design, 2002, Monuments, War Memorials, Drinking Fountains - Condition & Recommendatations, p 44-45; Ian Ayris, Peter Jubb, Steve Palmer and Paul Usherwood, 1996, A Guide to the Public Monuments and Sculpture of Tyne and Wear, p 44
SURVIVAL
100%
YEAR1
2002
English, British
ADDITINF
y
Class
Commemorative
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
COMP2
Rachel Grahame
CONDITION
Good
DAY1
17
DAY2
10
District
Newcastle
Easting
424880
Grid ref figure
8
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MATERIAL
Bronze; Granite
MONTH1
12
MONTH2
5
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564950
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932
Place
Newcastle
Description
War memorial. 1923. Signed Sir W Goscombe John RA on plinth. Pale pink granite with bronze figures. Steps and rusticated plinth to long screen with raised centre containing long group of life-size figures of soldiers marching, with women and children bidding farewell; angel with trumpet above heads of leading men: founders' name at side: A.B. Burton, Thames Ditton. Rear has carvings of soldiers in 17th century and 19th century dress and dates 1674 and 1919; inscription commemorating raising battalions of the Northumberland Fusiliers by the Newcastle and Gateshead Chambers of Commerce. Large bronze sculpture depicting the response to the call to arms. The memorial was commissioned and paid for by Sir George and Lady Renwick. According to the Association of Northumberland Local History Societies 1988-91 survey of war memorials, the monument was raised to commemorate three events - the raising of the Commercial Battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers; the return of the five Renwick sons from the war; and Sir George Renwick's attainment of 50 years of commercial life on Newcastle Quayside. LISTED GRADE 1
SITEASS
The bronze sculpture is in good condition. At the back of the memorial there is evidence of water ingress to the masonry at high level which is draining out through mortar joints at low level and causing staining and weed growth. The surrounding stone steps are generally sound although there has been some movement of stones particularly at the north end leaving open mortar joints. Recommendations - the upper course of stone should be lifted and re-bedded with a waterproof membrane beneath. Steps should be reset where necessary and open mortar joints should be carefully raked out and refilled with mortar to specification {2}. Rededicated after restoration 25th October 2007 with the Duke of Edinburgh and members of the Renwick family in attendance.
Site Type: Broad
Commemorative Monument
SITEDESC
War memorial. 1923. Signed Sir W Goscombe John RA on plinth. Pale pink Shap granite with bronze figures. Steps and rusticated plinth to long screen with raised centre containing long group of life-size figures of soldiers marching (down the Great North Road to the Central Station, their families beside them, in April 1915), with women and children bidding farewell; angel with trumpet above heads of leading men: founders' name at side: A.B. Burton, Thames Ditton. Rear has carvings of soldiers in C17 and 19th century dress and dates 1674 and 1919; inscription commemorating raising battalions of the Northumberland Fusiliers by the Newcastle and Gateshead Chambers of Commerce {1}. Large bronze sculpture depicting the response to the call to arms {2}. The memorial was commissioned and paid for by Sir George and Lady Renwick. According to the Association of Northumberland Local History Societies 1988-91 survey of war memorials, the monument was raised to commemorate three events - the raising of the Commercial Battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers; the return of the five Renwick sons from the war; and Sir George Renwick's attainment of 50 years of commercial life on Newcastle Quayside {3}. On the reverse is St. George, shields and the regimental motto "QUO FATA VOCANT" (wherever the fate calls). On either side in a recess is a soldier in half relief - that on the left wears the 1674 uniform (the year the Northumberland Fusiliers Regiment was founded), that on the right the 1914-9 uniform. On the front: "NON SIBI SED PATRIAE THE RESPONSE 1914" {8}.
The Response is listed Grade I with the following description:
Details
MATERIALS: Shap granite monument with bronze statuary.
DESCRIPTION: memorial and sculpture, signed Sir W. Goscombe John on the plinth, founder A B Burton, Thames Ditton. The memorial comprises a granite screen wall on a rusticated plinth with a raised curved centrepiece. The plinth projects to support an impressive bronze sculptural group. In the centre is an inscribed vertical slab with a sloping apron, forming a prie dieu, and giving the appearance of an altar from a distance. The bronze group comprises dozens of highly detailed figures, those in front marching in step with two drummer boys and those behind tarrying to bid farewell to wives, children and friends. This remembers the massing of the 5th Northumberland Fusiliers in April 1915, and their march down the Great North Road and through Newcastle to its Central Station. A trumpeting angel allegorical of renown soars above the advancing group, breaking the skyline of the screen wall.
On the reverse, the ends of the screen wall are broken forward to form stubby pylons. The sculpture is carved in relief from the same granite as the wall. A bare-headed St George stands in the centre on a bracket formed of two seahorses, the supporters of the arms of Newcastle. Either side are escutcheons with the arms of Newcastle and of Gateshead. On the flanks are two figures of Northumberland Fusiliers, one in the dress of 1674 when the regiment was first raised, and one in First World war service dress, complete with tin hat, trench coat and gas mask. The memorial is surrounded by shallow steps and when first dedicated it stood within a simple grass sward, not the current municipal planting.
Bas relief inscription on the front slab: NON SIBI SED PATRIE / THE RESPONSE 1914
Inscriptions on the rear: QUO FATA VOCANT
TO COMMEMORATE THE RAISING OF THE B COMPANY / 9TH BATTALION AND THE 16TH, 18TH AND 19TH SERVICE / BATTALIONS, NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS, BY THE NEWCASTLE AND GATESHEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AUGUST – OCTOBER The gift of Sir George Renwick Bt DL and Lady Renwick MCMXXIII
Site Name
Barras Bridge, The Response
Site Type: Specific
War Memorial
SITE_STAT
Listed Building Grade I
HER Number
5209
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
<< HER 5209 >> Dept. of National Heritage, of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 1833/16/85; T. Coulter & R. Ogilvy, in association with City Design, 2002, Monuments, War Memorials, Drinking Fountains - Condition & Recommendations, p 24-25; I. Ayris, P. Jubb, S. Palmer & P. Usherwood, 1996, A Guide to the Public Monuments & Sculpture of Tyne and Wear, p 50; Paul Usherwood, Jeremy Beach and Catherine Morris, 2000, Public Sculpture of North-East England, p 90-92; North East War Memorials Project (www.newmp.org.uk) NUT018; Derek Boorman, 2005, A Century of Remembrance - One Hundred Outstanding British War Memorials, pages 94 and 95; Grace McCombie, 2009, Newcastle and Gateshead - Pevsner Architectural Guide, p.198; https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1186201
SURVIVAL
100%
YEAR1
2002
YEAR2
2022
English, British
Class
Commemorative
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
CONDITION
Good
DAY1
13
District
Newcastle
Easting
424920
Grid ref figure
8
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MATERIAL
Bronze; Sandstone
MONTH1
12
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564920
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Late 20th Century 1967 to 2000
Place
Newcastle
Description
Small bronze low relief bust of a soldier in jungle battle dress mounted on a low masonry pillar set on a single step plinth of masonry paving with a granite kerb. Dedicated to those from the North East who gave their lives in the Burma Campaigns 1941-45.
SITEASS
The pillar has no particular design merit. The monument is 'lost' in the surrounding area of grass and looks rather insubstantial. It is in good condition. It is the quality of the design and construction that should be considered. It has large weathered joints in cement mortar. The stone surface has been coated with a sealant with a dull shine. The overall appearance is poor. The workmanship of the granite kerb is poor. Recommendations - reposition in a location which will offer greater dignity {1}.
Site Type: Broad
Commemorative Monument
SITEDESC
Small bronze low relief bust of a soldier in jungle battle dress mounted on a low masonry pillar set on a single step plinth of masonry paving with a granite kerb. Dedicated to those from the North East who gave their lives in the Burma Campaigns 1941-45 {1}. This memorial is a bronze bust of a soldier in jungle battle dress by Nicholas Whitmore that is placed on a low pillar. It is located in an area of greenery in the city centre. It was erected in 1991 and was commissioned by the Tyneside and District Burma Star Association and is inscribed: ‘IN HONOURED MEMORY OF ALL THOSE FROM THE NORTH EAST WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE BURMA CAMPAIGNS 1941-1945’ {2}. Unveiled 18 August 1991. 180cm high, 66cm wide and 44cm deep. A bronze head of a soldier in Burma wearing a soldier's slouch hat. There is a star of Burma in the top left corner. To the right of the head is a kohima poem. This memorial was commissioned by the Burma Star Association Tyneside and District Branch and was set up for the benefit of relatives who could not visit graves in the Far East {www.newmp.org.uk}.
Site Name
Barras Bridge, Burma Campaigns War Memorial
Site Type: Specific
War Memorial
SITE_STAT
Local List
HER Number
5208
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
<< HER 5208 >> T. Coulter & R. Ogilvy, in association with City Design, 2002, Monuments, War Memorials, Drinking Fountains - Condition & Recommendatations, p 40-41; Paul Usherwood, Jeremy Beach and Catherine Morris, 2000, Public Sculpture of North East England, p 140; North East War Memorials Project www.newmp.org.uk NUT053
SURVIVAL
100%
YEAR1
2002
English, British
ADDITINF
Y
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
COMP2
Claire MacRae
CONDITION
Poor
DAY1
12
DAY2
29
District
Newcastle
Easting
423690
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
12
MONTH2
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564170
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Elswick
Description
Westgate Hill Cemetery was the first commercial cemetery founded in Newcastle and one of the first ten in England. It opened in 1829. The Westagte Hill Cemetery Company commissioned John Green architect and William Falla, landscape gardener, to lay out the cemetery. The cemetery was created in response to the lack of facilities provided for burial - overcrowded churchyards at a time when there was a cholera epidemic. The land was obtained for £1500 in 1828. Cook and Robinson were chosen to do the masonry work, Robert Wilson made the wrought iron palisades, and Robert Elliot the cast iron gates. Plans of the cemetery show that the finished landscaping included serpentine paths, and undulating ground planted with trees and shrubs. Today the original paths are mostly lost. The ground level in the cemetery was raised at the eastern end to provide a more level area. Today the undulating ground has diminished in height and the lack of planting has meant the original design of the cemetery has almost been lost. The cemetery was entered from Westgate Hill through ashlar pillars and gateway. There was a turning circle for carriages. The steps at the southern corner were probably added after 1954 following the demolition of a lavatory. The whole cemetery is enclosed by a sandstone wall, originally capped by railings (listed grade 2). At the south end, a drinking fountain is built into the wall (listed grade 2). The square gate piers are also listed. They were originally flanked by footgates. There was a lodge and chapel of rest, demolished in 1970. The footings are still visible. The cemetery contains two listed tombs, the L'Anson tomb and Clennell family tomb. Last burial was in 1957 {13}. REGISTERED HISTORIC PARK.
SITEASS
In poor condition. Appears neglected and disfigured. Conservation Area Report - Requires simple restoration, maintenance and security. The Health and Safety Executive's Report highlighed dangerous gravestones and monuments causing ten accidents including three fatalities since 1982. The DETR Report recommended a management plan {1}. Heritage at Risk 2015: Condition - Generally unsatisfactory with major localised problems. Vulnerability: Medium. Trend: Declining. One of the earliest garden cemeteries in England (1829) and the earliest in the NE. Although having lost its chapel, and the original layout being obscured by vegetation, the sacle and character of the site remains legible. The remaining monuments are of a style particular to early cemeteries, although many have been damaged through weathering, vandalism and ivy growth. Invasive weeds and scrub growth along with vandalism, anti-social behaviour and minimal management regimes risk the loss of further legibility and fabric.
Site Type: Broad
Cemetery
SITEDESC
Westgate Hill Cemetery was the first commercial cemetery founded in Newcastle and one of the first ten in England. It opened in October 1829. The Westgate Hill Cemetery Company commissioned John Green architect and William Falla, landscape gardener, to lay out the cemetery. The cemetery was created in response to the lack of facilities provided for burial - overcrowded churchyards at a time when there was a cholera epidemic. The land was obtained for £1500 in 1828. Cook and Robinson were chosen to do the masonry work, Robert Wilson made the wrought iron palisades, and Robert Elliot the cast iron gates. Plans of the cemetery show that the finished landscaping included serpentine paths, and undulating ground planted with trees and shrubs. Today the original paths are mostly lost. The ground level in the cemetery was raised at the eastern end to provide a more level area. Today the undulating ground has diminished in height and the lack of planting has meant the original design of the cemetery has almost been lost. The cemetery was entered from Westgate Hill through ashlar pillars and gateway. There was a turning circle for carriages. The steps at the southern corner were probably added after 1954 following the demolition of a lavatory. The whole cemetery is enclosed by a sandstone wall, originally capped by railings (listed grade 2). At the south end, a drinking fountain is built into the wall (listed grade 2). The square gate piers are also listed. They were originally flanked by footgates. There was a lodge and chapel of rest, demolished in 1970. The footings are still visible. The cemetery contains two listed tombs, the L'Anson tomb and Clennell family tomb {1}. Last burial was in 1957 {13}. The cemetery once included a sexton's house with a chapel and register office. The serpentine paths and landscaping were modelled on Pere Lachise in Paris. Lighting was installed at first for night time security. During the cholera outbreak of 1830-1 part of the cemetery was set aside for the victims. Later trees were planted in a line to demarcate the burial area. Later paths were dug up to accommodate more burials. The 1914-18 headstones installed by the Imperial War Graves Commission have gone {Morgan 2004}.
Site Name
Westgate Hill Cemetery
Site Type: Specific
Mixed Cemetery
SITE_STAT
Register of Parks and Gardens Grade II
HER Number
5207
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
<< HER 5207 >> English Heritage, 2003, Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest, GD 3605
F.Green, 2001, Appraisal of Historic Landscape at Westgate Hill Cemetery, Unpublished report
F. Green, 1995, A Guide to the Historic Parks and Gardens of Tyne and Wear, p 27
Westgate Hill Cemetery: foundation and annual reports, Local tracts, Newcastle Library Local Studies, D39 (L042)
E. Dodds, 1916, The Epitaphs in Westgate Cemetery, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle Library Local Studies, L929.5 N536
Westgate Hill Cemetery, Evening Chronicle, 16 Nov 1959, p5
1912, Westgate Hill, General Cemetery, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear Archive Service Acc. No CE/WGH Acc. 558 T432
Burial register, 1829-1846, (1 vol) 1846-1857 (1 vol), Tyne and Wear Archive Service, Acc. No CE/WGH/1/1-2
Burial register, Tyne and Wear Archive Service, Acc. No CE/WGH/2/1-4
Purchased vaults and graves register, Tyne and Wear Archive Service, Acc. No CE/WGH/3
Register of share transfers, 1832-64, Tyne and Wear Archive Service, Acc. No DX446 Acc. No 558
1968, Newcastle City Council Proceedings 1967-68, Tyne and Wear Archive Service, 99 964-966
1971, Minutes of the Parks Cemeteries and Allotments group, 1963-71, Tyne and Wear Archive Service, Acc. No 589/854-857
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F. Green, 1995, Historic Parks & Gardens in Tyne and Wear, Stage 2 Research; Thomas Oliver, 1844, Historical and Descriptive Reference to the Public Buildings on the Plan of the Borough of Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead; English Heritage, Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest, Ref. 5275, edited December 2009; Alan Morgan, 2004, Beyond the Grave - Exploring Newcastle's Burial Grounds, pages 106-119
SURVIVAL
100%
YEAR1
2002
YEAR2
2016
English, British
Class
Commemorative
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
COMP2
Rachel Grahame
CONDITION
Fair
DAY1
12
DAY2
10
District
Newcastle
Easting
429000
Grid ref figure
10
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MATERIAL
Sandstone
MONTH1
12
MONTH2
5
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564182
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932
Place
Walker
Description
Simple rectangular sandstone pillar with a plinth of three stone steps surrounded by a single band of stone flags set level with the grass. There is a simple inscription cut directly into the stonework. Memorial to World War One casualties from the 5th Northumberland Fusiliers. LISTED GRADE II
SITEASS
Condition Survey 2002 - the condition of the stonework is good but missing stone flags at the base of the monument have been replaced, quite inappropriately, with concrete. The steps have been repaired with cement mortar. The memorial has clearly been frequently vandalised by spray graffiti. Recommendations - cement repairs should be cut out and repairs carried out with care. Concrete flags should be replaced with stone. Graffiti should be removed {1}. Condition survey 2011 - the condition of the stonework is generally fair but there are many open joints to the amin shaft. There is evidence of modern stone indenting work which has not been tooled. There are traces of previous graffiti removal from the obelisk and plinth. There is recent graffiti on the north and west faces. The shallow-cut plinth inscription is almost illegible in places and the top line of letters have been coloured in with red paint or crayon. The whole of the obelisk is suffering from light biological growth. One stone in particular on the NW corner of the obelisk has been badly chipped along with several small chips to each of the corners at the lower part of the obelisk and plinth, probably impact damage from parked bicycles. The three levels of sandstone steps are chipped. Open joints are capturing litter and cigarette butts. Vegetation has taken hold between the slabs. Previous repairs to the steps have been done with mortar rather than new stone indents. One broken flag has been replaced with concrete. Recommendations - photographic survey before any works. Removal of lichen and algae using a dental specification steam cleaner and nylon bristle brush. Trials to remove graffiti using various solvents and a dental specification steam cleaner. The open joints should be re-pointed with hydraulic lime mortar. Plastic repairs to main stone chips. Consider cutting the shallow carved inscription on the east face deeper to make it more legible. Modern paving slabs in the podium steps to be replaced with matching sandstone. Make good any cracked or broken slabs, re-point all joints. A new bronze emblem could be cast based on photographic evidence and resin-bonded into the top of the sandstone obelisk. A new bronze plaque could be cast with the original inscription. Consideration should be given to providing a paved approach to the east side for Remembrance ceremonies. Archival research required.
Site Type: Broad
Commemorative Monument
SITEDESC
The Walker Park War Memorial was formerly on the Newcastle local list, but was listed Grade II in 2017 with the following description:
The memorial to the 5th Battalion was unveiled on 24 May 1921 by Colonel EPA Riddell CMG DSO and dedicated by the vicar of Longhurst, Reverend AS Wardroper. It was designed by Messrs Graham and Hill of Newcastle and built by Mr George Carr. The plot in Walker Park was given by Newcastle Corporation. The memorial originally included bronze plaques which were stolen and have been replaced in stone. Following restoration, the memorial was unveiled on 30 July 2016 by Lieutenant RV Brims CB CBE DSO.
Details
The memorial stands at the centre of Walker Park. It takes the form of a tapering pylon, c5m tall and rectangular on plan, in coursed freestone. The top of the pylon is ornamented with a moulded band. The pylon’s stepped plinth stands on a three-stepped base. The front face of the plinth projects forward, forming a panel on which is inscribed DULCE ET DECORUM/ EST/ PRO PATRIA MORI.
A dark stone plaque to the front of the pylon, replacing the original bronze panel, reads THE FIFTH BATTALION/ NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS/ IN MEMORY OF THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF/ THE BATTALION WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR/ THEIR COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ AND THOSE OFFICERS AND MEN OF/ THE ROYAL NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS/ AND THE ROYAL REGIMENT OF FUSILIERS/ WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES IN CONFLICTS SINCE/ ERECTED BY MEMBERS/ AND FRIENDS OF THE BATTALION/ “QUO FATA VOCANT”/ (WHITHER THE FATES CALL)/ THE ROLL OF HONOUR IS HELD IN/ WALKER PARISH CHURCH. A further stone plaque, to the top of the pylon, depicts the regimental badge (replacing the original bronze casting).
Site Name
Walker Park War Memorial
Site Type: Specific
War Memorial
SITE_STAT
Listed Building Grade II
HER Number
5206
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
<< HER 5206 >> T. Coulter & R. Ogilvy, in association with City Design, 2002, Monuments, War Memorials, Drinking Fountains - Condition & Recommendations, p 38-39; I. Ayris, P. Jubb, S. Palmer & P. Usherwood, 1996, A Guide to the Public Monuments & Sculpture of Tyne and Wear, p 64; North East War Memorials Project www.newmp.org.uk W2.04; Spence & Dower LLP, June 2011, The Walker Park Memorials - Condition Surveys; https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1441600
SURVIVAL
100%
YEAR1
2002
YEAR2
2022
English, British
Class
Commemorative
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
COMP2
Rachel Grahame
CONDITION
Fair
DAY1
10
DAY2
10
District
Newcastle
Easting
428790
Grid ref figure
8
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MATERIAL
Granite; Portland stone
MONTH1
12
MONTH2
5
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564140
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932
Place
Walker
Description
Portland stone angel surmounting a grey granite pillar surrounded by concrete paving. The angel has suffered localised damage. Loss of fingers, wing tips and other minor small scale detail is probably attributable to stone decay and frost action rather than vandalism. The granite pillar and concrete paving have been vandalised by spray painting. 1914-18 memorial.
SITEASS
Recommendations 2002 - graffiti should be removed with specialist advice. Consider possibility of applying anti-graffiti coating to facilitate future cleaning. Consider repairs to the limestone angel. Consider improvements to the quality of paving in the immediate vicinity {1}. Condition survey 2011 - the condition of the stonework is generally good. There are traces of graffiti removal from the obelisk and plinth. There are four fingers missing from the right hand. The wreath is missing. Several tips of the wings are missing, probably from projectile assault. The right hand is a replacement. A finial to the flag standard may also be missing (ref West Allotment figure). The east front of the figure is suffering from biological growth (algae and lichen) and industrial pollution. The north west corner of the stepped apex of the obelisk has been chipped. There are several small chips to the corners of the lower part of the obelisk above the base, probably caused by parked bicycles. The half-round moulding to the base is also chipped and the SW and NW corners. The large plinth granite blocks have open joints or contain broken mortar. The 1980s pavement slabs forming the podium are in poor condition with vegetation growing in the open joints and kerb stones dislodged. Recommendations - carry out a detailed photographic survey prior to any works. The similar Nike figure at West Allotment could be used as a model for any repairs. Remove the modern replacement broken hand and wrist and install a new carved limestone hand with fingers. A new bronze wreath could be cast, based on West Allotment. The lichen and algae should be carefully removed using a dental specification steam cleaner and nylon bristle brushes. The pollution soiling can be removed by chemical poultice, stem cleaning or conservation laser. Carve the letters of the inscription deeper to make them legible (lead would be stolen again). Open joints should be re-pointed with lime mortar. Replace the modern concrete kerbs and slabs with limestone steps. The original steps may survive. Archival research is also required.
Condition Survey by Spence & Dower LLP in June 2011 - Portland limestone figure of Nike the Greek goddess of victory. Originally held a laurel wreath (probably bronze) in her raised right arm and a partially furled flag in the crook of her left arm. She stands on a Portland limestone hemisphere on a square base. The figure is 1.4m tall. The figure and base surmounts a tapered grey granite obelisk ending in a truncated stepped pyramidal apex with a St. Cuthbert cross on each face, carved in bas-relief. A shallow inscription on the east face of the obelisk in 2" sans serif upper case, was originally filled with lead semi-raised letters, now missing, but just intelligible. Total height of monument 5.5m. The obelisk sits on a larger grey granite base with half-rounded moulding and nail-head band on top of a larger square grey granite plinth which is surrounded by a podium of modern concrete paving slabs surrounded by a pink tarmac pedestrian area. The original steps have been replaced. On the chamfered top of the west plinth stone was a raised letter inscription probably in bronze letters, now missing. The fixing holes for each letter are visible. The inscription could possibly be deciphered from the position of each fixing hole.
Site Type: Broad
Commemorative Monument
SITEDESC
This war memorial was formerly on the Newcastle local list, but was listed Grade II in 2017 with the following description:
It was commissioned by the then Town Council and paid for by public subscription. The figure of Victory that surmounts the pylon once held a wreath which was not replaced having been broken, whilst the inscription was once completed with inset metal lettering, now lost. Following the Second World War the inscription was altered to reflect the losses of that conflict.
Details
The tall stone memorial stands in an arc of ground to the W side of Scrogg Road, aligned with Melton Avenue and other radiating roads of the housing estate, and with the western entrance to Walker Park. It takes the form of a figure of Victory surmounting a tapering pylon, which stands on a broad plinth. The plinth stands on a low three-stepped base. The uppermost section of the pylon is ornamented with equal-armed crosses carved in low relief.
The inscription to the front face of the pylon reads ERECTED BY/ PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION IN/ HONOURED MEMORY OF/ THE GALLANT MEN OF/ WALKER WHO SACRIFICED/ THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR./ 1914-1918./ 1939-1945./ THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE.
Site Name
Scrogg Road, War Memorial
Site Type: Specific
War Memorial
SITE_STAT
Listed Building Grade II
HER Number
5205
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
<< HER 5205 >> T. Coulter & R. Ogilvy, in association with City Design, 2002, Monuments, War Memorials, Drinking Fountains - Condition & Recommendations, p 36-37; I. Ayris, P. Jubb, S. Palmer & P. Usherwood, 1996, A Guide to the Public Monuments & Sculpture of Tyne and Wear, p 57; North East War Memorials Project www.newmp.org.uk W2.05; Spence & Dower LLP, June 2011, The Walker Park Memorials - Condition Surveys; https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1440916
SURVIVAL
100%
YEAR1
2002
YEAR2
2022