Northumberland
Northumberland by Nikolaus Pevsner, published by Penguin UK in 1992, offers an extensive exploration of the county’s diverse military architecture and historical sites. Spanning 800 pages, this edition presents a detailed account of notable structures, including Hadrian’s Wall and the monastic ruins nestled in the valleys of the Coquet and Aln. The book also highlights Newcastle upon Tyne’s elegant nineteenth-century city center and distinctive towns like Alnwick, Hexham, and Berwick-upon-Tweed, each characterized by their unique architectural features.
Readers will find a vivid description of Northumberland’s architectural landscape, encompassing great country houses such as Seaton Delaval and Cragside, alongside monuments reflecting the region’s industrial heritage. The guide delves into smaller yet significant buildings, including bastle houses that are unique to the Border country. This comprehensive resource serves as a thorough reference for those interested in the architecture and travel aspects of Northumberland, making it a valuable addition to any collection focused on British architecture and regional exploration.
Official synopsis Publisher
The county’s remarkable and richly varied military architecutre, from Hadrian’s Wall to Warkworth, contrasts with monastic ruins buried deep in the valleys of the Coquet and the Aln or standing proudly by the sea at Holy Island and Tynemouth. Newcastle upon Tyne has the most elegant nineteenth-century city centre in England. Elsewhere the distinctive smaller towns include Alnwick, dominated by its castle, Hexham with its priory, brick-built Morpeth, and Berwick-upon-Tweed, ringed with exceptional sixteenth-century fortifications. Great country houses range from Vanbrugh’s theatrical Seaton Delaval to Sir Charles Monck’s austere Belsay and Norman Shaw’s romantic Cragside. Monuments of a great industrial past, as well as a wealth of smaller buildings, such as bastle houses (peelhouses or stronghouses unique to the Border country), are all vividly described in this revised guide to Northumberland’s architectural pleasures.
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “Northumberland” about?
Who is the author of “Northumberland”?
When was “Northumberland” published?
What is the ISBN for “Northumberland”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
