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In 1803 Telford produced a revised plan , both for harbour and town . Grants were sanctioned and work was started in 1805 , being for the most part confined to the new ' Pulteney Town , ' and to a three arch stone bridge over the river ...
In 1803 Telford produced a revised plan , both for harbour and town . Grants were sanctioned and work was started in 1805 , being for the most part confined to the new ' Pulteney Town , ' and to a three arch stone bridge over the river ...
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obtaining an Act to establish a Harbour Board , with the avowed object of carrying out a large programme of new works , for which they engaged Telford as their Engineer . A new wet dock and graving dock were included .
obtaining an Act to establish a Harbour Board , with the avowed object of carrying out a large programme of new works , for which they engaged Telford as their Engineer . A new wet dock and graving dock were included .
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Improvements to the Fishing Harbour included a pier 350 feet long . 1812. PORTLETHIN ( Kincardineshire ) . Pier 200 feet long , deepening harbour and road making . 1813-17 . FORTROSE ( Moray Firth ) . New pier 170 feet long and ...
Improvements to the Fishing Harbour included a pier 350 feet long . 1812. PORTLETHIN ( Kincardineshire ) . Pier 200 feet long , deepening harbour and road making . 1813-17 . FORTROSE ( Moray Firth ) . New pier 170 feet long and ...
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