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The Victoria Tunnel is a subterranean wagonway that runs under Newcastle upon Tyne England from the Town Moor down to the River Tyne. It was built between 1839-42 to transport coal from Leazes Main Colliery in Spital Tongues to riverside staithes (jetties) ready for loading onto boats for export.The tunnel was driven through boulder clay and formed by a base course of stone supporting a brick arch.

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length (km)
3862.43
location
England, Newcastle upon Tyne
opening date
1842-04-07
opening year
1842-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
route end location
River Tyne
route start location
Town Moor Newcastle upon Tyne

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