Blaydon Burn, waggonway bridge abutment

HER Number:
8441

District:
Gateshead

Site Name:
Blaydon Burn, waggonway bridge abutment

Place:
Blaydon Burn

Map Sheet:
NZ16SE

Class:
Transport

Site Type: Broad:

Site Type: Specific:
Bridge

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Documentary Evidence

Description:
This appears to be shown on the 1st edition OS as a bridge c.5m wide crossing the Burn in line with the remains of the early 18th century Brockwell Way waggonway embankment. There are no visible remains.

Easting:
1729

Northing:
6311

Grid Reference:
NZ17296311

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Northern Archaeological Associates & Northern Counties Archaeological Services, 2005, Blaydon Burn, Gateshead - Archaeological Desk Based Assessment and Building Survey of Industrial Structures