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Parish of St John's Township of Benwell
Sheet 97 Plan 6

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Benwell Benwell McKenzie’s History of Northumberland In the North West An extremely rural and pleasant
Benwell Wm I. Cookson Esqr. of the plan Village, distant about 2 1/2 miles
Benwell Mr. Challoner West from Newcastle. It contains
Benwell White’s Directory Several Neat Cottages and dwelling [houses]
Benwell List of Voters a Post Office, School, and one
Benwell Mr. MacLauchlan’s Map of the Roman Wall public house.
Benwell or Benwall Brand’s Hist of Newcastle "I suspect the etymon of the name of this Station is"
"Penwall", the head of the wall – as it is situated
on very high ground." Brand’s Hist. Appendix Page 60
Benwell Hall Benwell Hall Mr. Liddle At the West end of the An elegant Mansion, with
Benwell Hall Mr. Challoner Village of Benwell, pleasure grounds attached.
Benwell Hall Mr. Thos Burn About 33 chains N.W. The property of Mr. Liddle.
Benwell Hall White’s Directory of Benwell House
Benwell Hill MacKenzie’s History
Benwell House Benwell House Mr. Liddle About 33 chains A Neat Mansion with
Benwell House Mr. Challoner North South East outhouses, pleasure grounds
Benwell House Mr. Thos Burn from Benwell Hall and gardens attached. This house is
Benwell House White’s Directory beautifully situated, and commands
fine views of the Valley of the Tyne, and
the surrounding country.
John McMahon
Civil Assistant
OS34/418/34

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