Jesmond Vale, weir

HER Number:
5756

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Jesmond Vale, weir

Place:
Jesmond

Map Sheet:
NZ26NE

Class:
Industrial

Site Type: Broad:
Power Generation Site

Site Type: Specific:
Weir

General Period:
POST MEDIEVAL

Specific Period:
Victorian 1837 to 1901

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
Substantial remains of a stone weir across the Ouseburn. Also the sluice gate exit for the mill race (HER 5757) which fed Jesmond Vale flint mill (HER 4142) and Ouseburn flint mill (HER 4328). There is stonework and concrete on the north side of the Ouseburn which must be the other side of the weir. This area was known historically as "Green Waterpool". There are photos in local studies library showing the weir dating from early 20th century.

Easting:
426480

Northing:
565900

Grid Reference:
NZ426480565900

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 5756 >> Pers. Comm. Jesmond Dene Rangers, 2004