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Consett, Black Hedley Hall
Caption in album (c.1934) reads "Remnant of Black Hedley Hall (1750 reference). Residence of a branch of the Hopper family, which was embellished with three busts and with figures upon an attached dovecote of two shepherds in highland costume with dogs. These together with the warlike figures crowning the entrance archway [Greenhead Arch] inspired the 'sculptor' idea in the celebrated John Graham Lough." Exact location unknown - Lough was born at "Grenhead, a hamlet near Consett".
Date:
c.1932-1934
Period:
1926 - 1950
Place:
Consett
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You can see a history of Consett at the Keys to the Past website.
The Keys to the Past (www.keystothepast.info) website provides access to a complete record of archaeological and historical sites in County Durham and Northumberland.
Item Type:
photograph
Artist:
unknown
Reference:
DR03535
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