Former Vicarage, Front Street, Benton
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Former Vicarage, Front Street, Benton
Image: © Geoff Holland Taken: 16 Mar 2021
This stone-built two-storey house with attics was built in about 1734 with the entrance hall and dining room added in about 1757. During its long life, as well as being used as a vicarage, it has been used as an orphanage and a university halls of residence along with the neighbouring North House https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6779367). It is a Grade II Listed building. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk
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Image Location
Latitude
55.010314
Longitude
-1.574663