Students' Union is a Grade II listed building in the Newcastle upon Tyne local planning authority area, England. First listed on 30 March 1987. Students' Union. 19 related planning applications.

Students' Union

WRENN ID
tall-rafter-alder
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Date first listed
30 March 1987
Type
Students' Union
Source
Historic England listing

Description

NZ 2465 SE and NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE KING'S WALK NZ 2464 NE (west side) 14/353 and 16/353 Students' Union G.V. II Students' Union building. Dated 1924 on tower; by Cackett, Burns, Dick and McKellar, for Armstrong College, later King's College, University of Durham; now Newcastle University. Bright red brick with diaper work; ashlar quoins and dressings; roof not visible. E-plan. Jacobethan style. Basement and 3 storeys; 1:7:1 bays, the outer ones breaking forward with 3 bays in inner return. Projecting central 4-storey tower has keyed open arch in Roman Doric porch with paired pilasters and parapet with coats of arms. Irregular-block jambs to stone mullioned and transomed windows of 2 and 3 lights; 6-light full-height canted bays on projecting ends. Cornices on each floor; diabolo balusters to parapet; small square turret has obelisk finials; high domed lantern with ball and weather vane finial.

Listing NGR: NZ2473964992

Detailed Attributes

Structured analysis including materials, construction techniques, architect attribution, and related listed building consent applications. Sign in or create a free account to view.

Matched applications, energy data and sale records are assembled automatically and may contain errors. Flag incorrect data.