Lintzford, Paper Mill
Lintzford, Paper Mill
HER Number
1808
District
Outside
Site Name
Lintzford, Paper Mill
Place
Lintzford
Map Sheet
NZ15NE
Class
Industrial
Site Type: Broad
Paper Industry Site
Site Type: Specific
Paper Mill
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Stuart 1603 to 1714
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Description
Site of a water cornmill dating to the 14th century but making paper possibly from 1695, certainly by 1703. It continued making paper until 1922-4 when an ink works were established on the site. Originally water- but later steam-powered. Richardsons Printing Inks was converted to residential use in 1987. The former ink works are now known as Turbine House, probably built in the 1840s, which has been partially demolished. On the northern side of the courtyard is Lintzford House, the mill owner's residence, now converted into two houses. Built in the late 18th century with 19th century additions. On the riverside behind the former ink works is a former mill, now a house. Opposite this is a terrace of workmen's cottages. The mill race, sandstone steps and a sluice, dating to 1840, survives on the southern side of the courtyard. Adjacent to the bridge are two houses, Bridge House (18th century) and Mill House (a 1989 copy).
Easting
415050
Northing
557170
Grid Reference
NZ415050557170
Sources
<< HER 1808 >> Joint Conservation Team, Industrial Archaeology Card
I. Ayris & S.M. Linsley, 1994, A Guide to the Industrial Archaeology of Tyne and Wear, p 80; Gateshead Council, 1999, Conservation Area Policy Guidelines, Strategies and Character Statements, Lintzford Conservation Area, pp 15-17
I. Ayris & S.M. Linsley, 1994, A Guide to the Industrial Archaeology of Tyne and Wear, p 80; Gateshead Council, 1999, Conservation Area Policy Guidelines, Strategies and Character Statements, Lintzford Conservation Area, pp 15-17