Blaydon Burn, kiln

HER Number:
8449

District:
Gateshead

Site Name:
Blaydon Burn, kiln

Place:
Blaydon Burn

Map Sheet:
NZ16SE

Class:
Industrial

Site Type: Broad:

Site Type: Specific:
Kiln

General Period:
Post Medieval

Specific Period:
C18

Form of Evidence:
Documentary Evidence

Description:
A bank of two kilns are shown on an undated plan of Stella Township (c.1800-1820) [DRO D/X35/5}. Associated with the Low Mill (76), possibly for burning flint before grinding. There are no visible remains.

Easting:
1767

Northing:
6328

Grid Reference:
NZ17676328

Lats/Lons:

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