Seaham Hall Hotel AKA Seaham Hall Hospital AKA Seaham Hall Nursing Home AKA Seaham Hall Sanatorium, Coast Road, Seaham (Seaham)
Seaham Hall Hotel © DCC 2002
Seaham Hall Hotel © DCC 2003
Seaham Hall Hotel © DCC 2003
Seaham Hall was originally built as a stuccoed, two-storey country house within its own private grounds circa 1790. The building is a grade II listed building protected by law. Seaham Hall was used as the 28th Durham VA Hospital during the First World War. In 1927 the hall and grounds were presented to Durham County Council for use as a sanatorium. Various additions and it became renowned as a cardiothoracic centre. Converted to a hotel and then a nursing home.
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Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
First World War (1914 to 1918)
Late 20th Century (1967 to 2000)
Cold War (1946 to 1991)
Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
First World War (1914 to 1918)
Late 20th Century (1967 to 2000)
Cold War (1946 to 1991)
Turning the Tide Project 1997 - 1998; Archaeological Services University of Durham
Watching brief of The Service Range at Seaham Hall 1998 - 2000; Peter Ryder, Historic Building Consultant
Archaeological recording of the Ice House at Seaham Hall 2001; Peter F Ryder
Watching brief of The Service Range at Seaham Hall 1998 - 2000; Peter Ryder, Historic Building Consultant
Archaeological recording of the Ice House at Seaham Hall 2001; Peter F Ryder
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