Barmston, Washington Staith, Wagonway

HER Number:
3174

District:
Sunderland

Site Name:
Barmston, Washington Staith, Wagonway

Place:
Barmston

Map Sheet:
NZ35NW

Class:
Transport

Site Type: Broad:
Tramway

Site Type: Specific:
Wagonway

General Period:
Post Medieval

Specific Period:
C18

Form of Evidence:
Documentary Evidence

Description:
This Wagonway appears, on the basis of 1st edition Ordnance Survey evidence, to connect the North Eastern Railway (HER ref. 2290) to the Wear at Washington Staith. An Engine (HER ref. 3055) probably provided the traction for this line.

Easting:
3191

Northing:
5554

Grid Reference:
NZ31915554

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 3174 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey Map, c.1855, 6 inch scale, Durham, 13