Course of tramway. Opened in 1806-7 between Middlebere Quay and Norden Heath clay pits. The route was powered by animal traction until its closure in 1866. There was also a later seperate line from Norden to Newton which employed steam engines: this latter line was built in 1907 and closed in 1939.

Period

Post-Medieval (1540 - 1901), Modern (1901 and later)

Period comments

Possibly closed 1905|Opened 1806-1807

The earliest date of the feature, as a year, if known

1806|1905

The latest date of the feature, as a year, if known

1807|1905

Monument Type - Broad

TRAMWAY

Monument Type - Narrow

Monument Description

Evidence Type - Broad

Evidence Type - Narrow

Evidence Description

Object Type - Broad

Object Type - Narrow

Object Description

Other records:

NRHE Number

456845

NT HBSMR Number

Unknown

HER Event Number

Unknown

External Link

None

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