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Blackfriars west range, Newcastle


The west range of Blackfriars ,off 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 external lavatorium, guesthall, and a slype (covered walkway).[1]

After the Reformation of 1539, the friary was used as Comapny Halls for some of the guilds of Newcastle, and as almshouses. The south range included Saddler's Hall, Tailors' Hall (rebuilt 1787) and Skinners' Hall. The friary was restored 1978-81.[2] The west range of Blackfriars is Grade I listed on the National Heritage List for England (legally protected).

Listing (#1355267): Blackfriars West Range

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West range. (Formerly listed as Stowell Square) G.V. I Dominican Friary: later Company halls and almshouses; now workshops and shop. Medieval with C18 alterations; restored 1978-80. Coursed squared sandstone with ashlar dressings; roof of pantiles with 2 rows of stone slates at eaves. 2 storeys; 3:3:3 bays.

East elevation facing cloister: Saddler's Hall at left: large trefoil- shaped lavatorium; inserted early C18 doorway at right; corbels at cloister roof level. Upper floor has sashes and blocked square-headed openings.

Tailors' Hall: rebuilt 1787 (dated plaque); flat stone lintel to renewed door above ground level; similar lintels to sashes on each floor.

Skinners' Hall: pointed-arched door at right; 3-light C17 window at left; 2 sashes on first floor, and door with 1980 balcony at right, have flat stone lintels. All sashes renewed. A scheduled ancient monument.

Blackfriars Friary Historic Buildings and Monuments in Newcastle Grade I Listed
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List grade: 1
List number: 1355267
Borough: Newcastle
Grid ref: NZ2442864200

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