Jesmond Flint Mill red plaque

This red commemorative plaque records: Jesmond Flint Mill. Among the trees on the left are the remains of an 18th to 19th Century flint mill. Flint, carried back from London as ballast in collier ships, was ground for use in the pottery industry. Recorded plaque organisation: Heaton History Group, Heritage Lottery Fund.

Jesmond Flint Mill operated from the 18th to the 19th century, grinding flint brought from London as ship ballast, which was then used in the pottery industry for producing fine white ceramics.