Blaydon Burn, stone revetted channel of the Burn

HER Number:
8462

District:
Gateshead

Site Name:
Blaydon Burn, stone revetted channel of the Burn

Place:
Blaydon Burn

Map Sheet:
NZ16SE

Class:
Water Supply and Drainage

Site Type: Broad:
Water Regulation Installation

Site Type: Specific:
Flood Defences

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
A formalised channel to the Burn is first clearly identifiable on the 1st edition OS of 1858, but some form of revetting is likely to been in place earlier. The visible remains comprise two high sandstone rubble retaining walls which line the course of the Burn with some remains of a parapet incorporating Cowen firebrick.

Easting:
1804

Northing:
6348

Grid Reference:
NZ18046348

Lats/Lons:

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