Blaydon Burn, kilns
Blaydon Burn, kilns
HER Number
8452
District
Gateshead
Site Name
Blaydon Burn, kilns
Place
Blaydon Burn
Map Sheet
NZ16SE
Class
Industrial
Site Type: Broad
Fuel Production Site
Site Type: Specific
Coke Oven
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Form of Evidence
Structure
Description
A bank of three, slightly funnel-shaped, structures, possibly kilns, are visible in the south-east side of the Burn. There may be traces of vitrified linings which might suggest that these are coke ovens or roasting ovens, similar features being known from Maryport dating to the 1770s [David Cranstone pers com.].
The broken edges of the 'kilns' are just visible in the bank downstream of Massey's Forge (Plate 85). Associated deposits include detached pieces of vitrified lining, which project from the side of the Burn.
The broken edges of the 'kilns' are just visible in the bank downstream of Massey's Forge (Plate 85). Associated deposits include detached pieces of vitrified lining, which project from the side of the Burn.
Easting
417840
Northing
563410
Grid Reference
NZ417840563410
Sources
Northern Archaeological Associates & Northern Counties Archaeological Services, 2005, Blaydon Burn, Gateshead - Archaeological Desk Based Assessment and Building Survey of Industrial Structures