Monument record MYO5253 - Tramway associated with gravel extraction
Summary
Tramway running from a staithe on the River Ouse to the gravel pits on the north-east side of St Oswald's church. Depicted on late 19th century Ordnance Survey maps, but not shown on maps from early 20h century.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SE 6037 4970 (238m by 132m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SE64NW |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
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Full Description
Tramway associated with gravel extraction to the north-east of St Oswalds Church. Shown on 1852 Ordnance Survey, but not on Ordnance Survey maps after c.1900.
[the tracks on the 1852 Ordnance Survey are marked as atramway] suggests that it was a plateway or guided way with ‘trams’ – wagons with plain wheels that could be easily manoeuvred without the need for points. We have a Peak Forest Tramway wagon on display in the Great Hall, and this also shows how the ‘plateway’ is different to the ‘railway’ that we know today
Information provided in correspondance with Bob Gwynne Associate Curator, NRM.
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Record last edited
Feb 15 2021 3:52PM