House & Family History: The estate was once the bishops of Durham's park in Gateshead. William Cotesworth became lord of the manor in 1716 and proceeded to make improvements on the land, expanding the river frontage for industries like foundries, glass and chemical works, and roperies. Gateshead Park House was acquired by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners in 1857; they sold much of the property as building land and demolished the House. The firm of Clarke later acquired the estate; NEI Clark Chapman continues to own Gateshead Estate today.
Architect: Unknown (designed by an unknown architect)
Date: 1723Architect: James Gibbs
Date: 1729-33
Title: Lost Houses of County Durham
Author: Meadows, Peter; Waterson, Edward
Year Published: 1993
Publisher: Yorkshire: Jill Raines
ISBN: 0951649418
Book Type: Softback
House Listed: Demolished
Park Listed: Destroyed
Past Seat / Home of: William Cotesworth, 18th century.
Current Ownership Type: Demolished
Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished
Ownership Details: The Estate is owned by NEI Clark Chapman
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No