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Blackfriars east range, Newcastle


The east range of Blackfriars, on Monk Street in Newcastle, was originally part of the Dominican Friary established in 1239. The east range of the friary is thought to have included the sacristy, slype, chapter house, warming house and dormitory above.[1]

After the Reformation of 1539, the friary was used as Comapny Halls for some of the guilds of Newcastle, and as almshouses.  The east range included the Bakers' and Brewers' Hall, and the Fullers' and Dyers' Hall (rebuilt). The friary was restored 1978-81.[2] The east range of Blackfriars is Grade I listed on the National Heritage List for England (legally protected).

Listing (#1086979): Blackfriars East Range

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Blackfriars. East range. (formerly listed as Friars' Green) G.V. I Dominican friary, later Company halls and almshouses, now exhibition, offices and architecture workshop. Coursed squared sandstone with ashlar dressings; pantiled roof with 2 rows of stone slates at eaves. Medieval;and C19 by M.H. Graham. 2 storeys, 5 bays.

Chapter House at left has central 2-centred chamfered arch in chamfered surround; 2 cusped lights on shafts in similar-shaped arches either side; inserted door and balcony,and casement with flat stone lintel and sill, on first floor (former Bakers' and Brewers' Hall).

Rebuilt Fullers' and Dyers' Hall has doors to office and stairs at right under shouldered arches; joggled lintels to 3-light casements on each floor, with relieving arch to ground floor. Small rectangular window over doors. One bay at right has flat stone lintel to door of Smiths' undercroft; cross window above. Interior of chapter house, down 2 steps, has C15 grave slab(matrix for brass), attached to wall, excavated from friary church. A scheduled ancient monumen

Blackfriars Friary Historic Buildings and Monuments in Newcastle Grade I Listed
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Blackfriars East Range
- Blackfriars. East range. (formerly listed as Friars' Green) G.V. I Dominican friary, later Company halls and almshouses, now exhibition, offices and architecture workshop. Coursed squared sandstone with ashlar dressings; pantiled …
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List grade: 1
List number: 1086979
Borough: Newcastle
Grid ref: NZ2446464196

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