St John's Cemetery, Newcastle upon Tyne - Newcastle upon Tyne

Burial board cemetery of 1857. The twinned northern entrance lodges and ornate joining arch (grade II) are derelict and subsiding, the latter permanently propped. The chapels (grade II) are unused and fenced off although in fair condition. Boundary walls are subsiding. Many monuments are in poor condition, including the Mather Tomb (grade II), Terraces and steps on Miser Hill are in poor condition and overgrown. A 2023 project joint funded by Historic England & Newcastle City Council aims to increase engagement and accessibility and develop proposals for a larger repair project.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

St John's Cemetery

Heritage Category:

Registered Park and Garden grade II

List Entry Number:

1000761

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 satisfactory but with significant localised problems

Vulnerability:

Medium

Trend:

Declining

Ownership:

Local authority

Designation:

Registered Park and Garden grade II, 4 LBs