Ryton, waggonway

Tyne and Wear HER(17576): Ryton, waggonway - Details

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HER Number:
17576

District:
Gateshead

Site Name:
Ryton, waggonway

Place:
Ryton

Map Sheet:
NZ16SE

Class:
Transport

Site Type: Broad:
Tramway

Site Type: Specific:
Wagonway

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Physical Evidence

Description:
Gullies located 1.9mm apart were discovered during an evaluation at Woodside Lane, Ryton. They are thought to represent drainage features either side of a former wagonway. However, no structural remains of the wagonway (trackbed, sleepers or rails) survived.

Easting:
1504

Northing:
6380

Grid Reference:
NZ15046380

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
AD Archaeology, 2017, Land off Woodside Lane, Ryton, Gateshead - Archaeological Evaluation

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