Carley Hill Wagonway
Carley Hill Wagonway
HER Number
2682
District
Sunderland
Site Name
Carley Hill Wagonway
Place
Fulwell
Map Sheet
NZ35NE
Class
Transport
Site Type: Broad
Tramway Transport Site
Site Type: Specific
Wagonway
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Description
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.
Easting
438270
Northing
559970
Grid Reference
NZ438270559970
Sources
<< 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
N.T. Sinclair in Milburn & Miller, (eds) 1988, Sunderland, River, Town & People, Sunderland's Railways, p.26,27