Gateshead, possible course of waggonway

HER Number:
16116

District:
Gateshead

Site Name:
Gateshead, possible course of waggonway

Place:
Gateshead

Map Sheet:
NZ26SW

Class:
Transport

Site Type: Broad:
Tramway

Site Type: Specific:
Wagonway

General Period:
Post Medieval

Specific Period:
C18

Form of Evidence:
Documentary Evidence

Description:
Map evidence suggests the possible course of a waggonway from Prince Consort Road running towards the north-west. This appears to diverge westward from the line of the Parkmoor Waggonway as shown on 18th century estate plans. It may represent a branch or diversion running to the River Tyne under the line of Riversdale Road described by 'A Fighting Trade' under the name of Parkmoor. Alternatively it could serve a nearby coal-pit.

Easting:
2541

Northing:
6275

Grid Reference:
NZ25416275

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Northern Counties Archaeological Services, 2010, Proposed Gateshed Football Stadium, Archaeological Assessment