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2682


Sunderland


Carley Hill Wagonway


Fulwell


NZ35NE


Industrial


Tramway


Wagonway


Post Medieval


C18/C19


Documentary Evidence


Carley Hill Wagonway took limestone from Carley Hill Quarry (HER ref. 2681) to the Carley Lime Works on the Wear (HER ref. 2686). Traction was provided by Carley Hill Engine (HER ref. 2683). The line was probably built between c.1790 and c.1800.


3827


5997


NZ38275997



<< HER 2682 >> 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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