Built / Designed For: Major George Anderson

House & Family History: Hawthorn Cottage was built in 1821 for Major George Anderson, a successful Newcastle businessman. Anderson's widow lived in the house until her death in the 1850s, after which Hawthorn came into the ownership of the Pemberton family of Low Barnes, who renamed it Hawthorn Tower. Beginning in 1910 the Pembertons let Hawthorn to a number of tenants. In the 1930s the house was leased to the Boys' Brigade for weekend camps; during World War II Hawthorn was occupied by the Home Guard. The Pemberton family finally sold the house circa 1949, after which Hawthorn began to decay with the help of vandals, who were responsible for much damage. It was finally demolished in 1969, after a man was killed by a partial collapse.

House Listed: Demolished

Park Listed: Destroyed

Past Seat / Home of: Major George Anderson, 19th century. Pemberton family, 1850s-1910. Malcolm Dillon, early 20th century.

Current Ownership Type: Demolished

Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No