Willington Waggonway Explained

The Willington Waggonway was constructed in 1795 to carry coal from Tyneside mines to the river. It was rediscovered in 2013 during archaeological work being carried out prior to redevelopment of the former Neptune shipyard in Walker due to its proximity to the Roman fort, Segedunum. Well preserved under compacted coal waste was part of the most complete and complex 18th century waggonway ever found.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Henderson. Tony. New light shed on 'miraculous' waggonway find. 23 March 2018. Chronicle Live. Trinity Mirror North East. 20 March 2018.
  2. News: Wooden railway found next to river. 23 March 2018. BBC News. 26 July 2013.
  3. Web site: The Willington Waggonway. stephensonrailwaymuseum.org.uk. Stephenson Railway Museum. 12 March 2022.
  4. Web site: Bell. Dominique. The Willington Waggonway Research Programme. Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums. 31 January 2017.

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