Tyne and Wear HER(2676): Fulwell, Wagonway - Details
2676
Sunderland
Fulwell, Wagonway
Fulwell
NZ35NE
Transport
Tramway
Wagonway
Post Medieval
C18/C19
Documentary Evidence
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.
3804
5995
NZ38045995
<< 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