Blaydon Burn, stone revetted channel of the Burn
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
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
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
418040
Northing
563480
Grid Reference
NZ418040563480
Sources
Northern Archaeological Associates & Northern Counties Archaeological Services, 2005, Blaydon Burn, Gateshead - Archaeological Desk Based Assessment and Building Survey of Industrial Structures