Rock House, Tempest Road, Seaham

Mentioned in the 1861 census of Seaham built reputedly built around 1855. The surviving building is only a part of a larger structure, but has had various uses over the last fifty years but mainly as a community centre. It was last used about six years ago and is owned by Durham County Council. Was threatened with demolition in 2010 (1-3). It has strong architectural detailing (4).

This was added to the Local List on 13th November 2023.

Reference number:

D16751

Locally listed on:

13/11/2023

Historical period:

Victorian (1837 to 1901)
21st Century (2001 to 2100)

Event(s):

Limestone Landscapes Historic Environment Audit And Action Plan 2008 - 2009; Archaeo-Environment Ltd doi:10.5284/1019702

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