Westgate Hill Cemetery, Newcastle upon Tyne - Newcastle upon Tyne
Opened 1829, Westgate Hill is one of the earliest garden cemeteries in England and the earliest in the North East. Despite having lost its chapel, and the original layout being obscured by vegetation, the character of the site remains legible. Current problems include invasive weeds and scrub, vandalism, anti-social behaviour and minimal management. A Conservation Management Plan is now in place for the site and an 18 month project co-funded by Historic England and Newcastle City Council will engage with local communities to help create a safer and more accessible green space.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Westgate Hill Cemetery
- Heritage Category:
- Registered Park and Garden grade II
- List Entry Number:
- 1001680
- Local Planning Authority:
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Site Type:
- Religious ritual and funerary > Cemetery
Location
- County:
- Tyne and Wear
- District / Borough:
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
- Region:
- North East and Yorkshire
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Park and garden
- Condition:
- Generally unsatisfactory with major localised problems
- Vulnerability:
- Medium
- Trend:
- Declining
- Ownership:
- Local authority
- Designation:
- Registered Park and Garden grade II, 4 LBs, part in CA, WHS
Contact Details
Sara Rushton 0191 4031635
Next steps
Read more about this historic site on the National Heritage List for England