Hawthorn Tomb About 25 Metres South of Church of St Michael and All Angels
HAWTHORN TOMB ABOUT 25 METRES SOUTH OF CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS, CHURCH BANK
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1299396
- Date first listed:
- 30-Mar-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Hawthorn Tomb About 25 Metres South of Church of St Michael and All Angels
- Statutory Address:
- HAWTHORN TOMB ABOUT 25 METRES SOUTH OF CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS, CHURCH BANK
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- Reference:
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- Rights:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1299396
- Date first listed:
- 30-Mar-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Hawthorn Tomb About 25 Metres South of Church of St Michael and All Angels
- Statutory Address 1:
- HAWTHORN TOMB ABOUT 25 METRES SOUTH OF CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS, CHURCH BANK
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Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- HAWTHORN TOMB ABOUT 25 METRES SOUTH OF CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS, CHURCH BANK
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Newcastle upon Tyne (Metropolitan Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- NZ 16669 65341
Details
NZ 16 NE NEWBURN CHURCH BANK (north side)
7/28 (inset) Hawthorn tomb about 25 metres south of Church of St. Michael and All Angels.
G.V. II
Obelisk, headstone and dwarf wall. Mid C19. Sandstone. Tall obelisk on tall plinth inscribed to the memory of Alice died 1837 and Robert, engineer, died 1842, parents of Robert and William Hawthorn. Headstone now laid flat in front of obelisk comemorates Alice, Robert and members of their family. Low sandstone enclosing wall has cushion-moulded coping. Historical Note: Robert Hawthorn was a pioneer in the development of steam engines, first for pumping and then for marine propulsion. The firm founded by him went on to become major railway and marine engineers.
Listing NGR: NZ1666965341
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 304348
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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