Nos. 1-14, With Attached Archway and Ramp, and Walls and Fences to Rear
NOS. 1-14, WITH ATTACHED ARCHWAY AND RAMP, AND WALLS AND FENCES TO REAR, RABY CRESCENT
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1392153
- Date first listed:
- 22-Jan-2007
- List Entry Name:
- Nos. 1-14, With Attached Archway and Ramp, and Walls and Fences to Rear
- Statutory Address:
- NOS. 1-14, WITH ATTACHED ARCHWAY AND RAMP, AND WALLS AND FENCES TO REAR, RABY CRESCENT
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1392153
- Date first listed:
- 22-Jan-2007
- List Entry Name:
- Nos. 1-14, With Attached Archway and Ramp, and Walls and Fences to Rear
- Statutory Address 1:
- NOS. 1-14, WITH ATTACHED ARCHWAY AND RAMP, AND WALLS AND FENCES TO REAR, RABY CRESCENT
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.
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:
- NOS. 1-14, WITH ATTACHED ARCHWAY AND RAMP, AND WALLS AND FENCES TO REAR, RABY CRESCENT
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 27053 64592
Details
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NZ2764NW RABY CRESCENT 1833/27/10163 Byker 22-JAN-07 Nos. 1-14, with attached archway and r amp, and walls and fences to rear
GV II*
Block of fourteen flats and houses. 1978-9 by Ralph Erskine's Arkitektkontor; site architect Vernon Gracie; structural engineer, White, Young and Partners; main contractor, Shepherd Construction. Concrete block construction, clad in brick and cream weatherboarding, with blue and cream timber to balconies and blue curved metal roof supported on box beam purlins, with translucent, greenish, covering over balconies. Crescent-shaped plan designed to complement the adjoining curve of Raby Gate (qv). Three storeys to south, two to north, on sloping site so maintaining a constant flat line for the roof. Balcony access to flats, with external access stairs to top level to rear; the upper access balcony supported on bracing springing from wall at first floor. Double-height balconies to south, where brick steps serve first access flight, a feature repeated for the low flight at north end. Brick rear walls with green weatherboarding to balconies, with steep steps. Timber windows in timber surrounds with aluminium opening lights; original doors red timber with glazed panel, some renewed in hardwood. Interiors not inspected. This site was originally ear-marked for a three-five storey block, but the Special Subcommittee to New Housing Development Schemes requested a block of no more than three storeys, and the present design was developed in January 1977. The block was designed as a visual centrepiece for the Raby Street area, and Erskine approached the National Coal Board Museum for a steam winding machine as a feature that would reflect one of Byker's ancient industries.
HISTORY: see under Nos 1-75 Dunn Terrace.
SOURCES: see under Nos 1-75 Dunn Terrace.
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 498970
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Egelius, M, Ralph Erskine Architect, (1990), 148-160
Architectural Review in December, (1974), 346-362
Architectural Design in June, (1975), 333
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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