An archaeological project has discovered the remains of Scotland's oldest railway. The Tranent Wagonway in East Lothian was constructed in 1722 for a coal mining operation, just fifteen years after the Act of Union with England, and some 23 years before the Forty Five Jacobite Rebellion. The project has unearthed timbers from the rail line which suggest several upgrades, dating from 1722-25, 1728-30, and 1743-44.
For more on the story, visit the 1722 Waggonway Project at www.1722waggonway.co.uk/post/archaeological-digs-unearth-stunning-industrial-sites-in-east-lothian-linked-to-william-adam.
Chris
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