Blaydon Burn Road Bridge

Blaydon Burn Road Bridge

HER Number
8464
District
Gateshead
Site Name
Blaydon Burn Road Bridge
Place
Blaydon Burn
Map Sheet
NZ16SE
Class
Transport
Site Type: Broad
Road Transport Site
Site Type: Specific
Road Bridge
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Mid 20th Century 1933 to 1966
Form of Evidence
Structure
Description
Blaydon Burn Road Bridge built in 1936 incorporating the remains of the earlier 18th century bridge and adjacent aqueduct. The bridge is constructed of ashlar sandstone blocks with 3 courses of rusticated stonework at the base. The bridge platform is constructed of riveted cast iron. The modern bridge was constructed to incorporate the earlier aqueduct the course of which is spaned by square openings in the bridge piers.
Easting
418020
Northing
563560
Grid Reference
NZ418020563560
Sources
Northern Archaeological Associates & Northern Counties Archaeological Services, 2005, Blaydon Burn, Gateshead - Archaeological Desk Based Assessment and Building Survey of Industrial Structures