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... built to replace the old narrow medieval bridge of 40 arches , known as the Grauntpount Bridge , which according to Telford ' was the site of the celebrated Friar Bacon's study . ' It re- ceived its present name after the new bridge was ...
... built to replace the old narrow medieval bridge of 40 arches , known as the Grauntpount Bridge , which according to Telford ' was the site of the celebrated Friar Bacon's study . ' It re- ceived its present name after the new bridge was ...
Page 261
... built by Telford . Only one small alteration was made in his design , a balustrade being substituted for his closed parapet— otherwise the entire elevation and plan as designed by Mr. Telford was found admirably well adapted to fulfil ...
... built by Telford . Only one small alteration was made in his design , a balustrade being substituted for his closed parapet— otherwise the entire elevation and plan as designed by Mr. Telford was found admirably well adapted to fulfil ...
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... built on the site . 1807. FORTH AND CLYDE CANAL . Telford examined and re- ported upon repairing the north wall of the outward basin at Grangemouth , and as to enlarging the accommodation for shipping , and clearing away mud from the ...
... built on the site . 1807. FORTH AND CLYDE CANAL . Telford examined and re- ported upon repairing the north wall of the outward basin at Grangemouth , and as to enlarging the accommodation for shipping , and clearing away mud from the ...
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Edinburgh at the beginning of the Twentieth Century I | 8 |
The Eighteenth Century Transport problem | 26 |
William Jessop Civil Engineer 17451814 | 32 |
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