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