River Tyne at Wylam Scars
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River Tyne at Wylam Scars
Image: © Andrew Curtis Taken: 25 Dec 2011
The river wall below Wylam Scars on the south bank of the river was built for the Newcastle & Carlisle Railway. Work on the railway started here in 1831 and the line between Blaydon and Hexham opened in 1835. The wall runs for 3/4mile, downstream from Hagg Bank Bridge. It is 26 feet above water level. There is a fine engraving made in 1838 by J.W. Carmichael showing the works on this section of the railway http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnnyenglish/4102097880/ The Wylam road bridge can be seen on the left.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.973543
Longitude
-1.820942