SCRCA Location Variant: Archaeologal Site - Tramway

For the purposes of the SCRCA Project, the term 'tramway' refers to the archaeological remains of the narrow-gauge light railways that were constructed specifically to transport materials, equipment and, to a lesser extent, people during the period when the Settle Junction to Petteril Junction section of the Settle-Carlisle Railway was being constructed (i.e. 1869 to 1876). The rails, sleepers, etc. were lifted and removed shortly after construction work ceased and all that remains of these tramways are traces of the track bed and related earthworks. In some places, the track bed and earthworks are still clearly visible on the ground and / or from the air.

Examples

The following examples from the SCRCA Project database illustrate this location variant. Locations are only displayed here if they have been 'assessed' and if a default image is available.   Show / hide tips

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  • To view the full Location Summary for one of the sites or structures, click on the relevant location name / description.
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  • To view details of ALL the locations of this type in the database (regardless of their status etc.), use the Gazetteer.
 

Errors and omissions
Reasonable efforts are being made to ensure the accuracy of the information obtained and uploaded as part of the SCRCA Project. However, it is possible that a few errors will have crept-in. If you notice any such errors, we would be grateful if you would bring them to our attention using the SCRCA Project Contact Form. The Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line and the members of the SCRCA Project Team do NOT guarantee the accuracy of the information contained in this database. If you intend to use and / or act upon any of this information, you are advised to verify its accuracy BEFORE doing so.