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]
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- ^ Henderson, Tony (20 March 2018). "New light shed on 'miraculous' waggonway find". Chronicle Live. Trinity Mirror North East. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ "Wooden railway found next to river". BBC News. 26 July 2013. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ "The Willington Waggonway". stephensonrailwaymuseum.org.uk. Stephenson Railway Museum. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
- ^ Bell, Dominique (31 January 2017). "The Willington Waggonway Research Programme". Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums.
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