Fulwell, Wagonway

Tyne and Wear HER(2676): Fulwell, Wagonway - Details

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HER Number:
2676

District:
Sunderland

Site Name:
Fulwell, Wagonway

Place:
Fulwell

Map Sheet:
NZ35NE

Class:
Transport

Site Type: Broad:
Tramway

Site Type: Specific:
Wagonway

General Period:
Post Medieval

Specific Period:
C18/C19

Form of Evidence:
Documentary Evidence

Description:
This wagonway connected a limestone quarry (HER ref. 2675) to the Wear Lime Works (HER ref. 2679). Haulage was provided by an engine (HER ref. 2677) and a windlass (HER ref. 2678). The line was probably built between c.1790-1800.

Easting:
3804

Northing:
5995

Grid Reference:
NZ38045995

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 2676 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey Map, c.1855, 6 inch scale, Durham, 8 N.T. Sinclair in Milburn & Miller, (eds) 1988, Sunderland, River, Town & People, Sunderland's Railways, p.26,27

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