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Page 72
... improvements in both the main lines of communication between the Lowlands and the Highlands which were in a very bad state and needed considerable improvements . On the Eastern line the Tay at Dunkeld , the Spey at Fochabers , the ...
... improvements in both the main lines of communication between the Lowlands and the Highlands which were in a very bad state and needed considerable improvements . On the Eastern line the Tay at Dunkeld , the Spey at Fochabers , the ...
Page 175
... improvements of the road as far as Highgate , where the Holyhead Road left London . Telford went over the whole length of road at least once a year and his annual reports , still in existence , are a testimony to his methods and his ...
... improvements of the road as far as Highgate , where the Holyhead Road left London . Telford went over the whole length of road at least once a year and his annual reports , still in existence , are a testimony to his methods and his ...
Page 311
... improvements to piers and breastworks were carried out . 1811-16 . PORTMAHOMACK ( Ross - shire ) . Improvements to the Fishing Harbour included a pier 350 feet long . 1812. PORTLETHIN ( Kincardineshire ) . Pier 200 feet long , deepening ...
... improvements to piers and breastworks were carried out . 1811-16 . PORTMAHOMACK ( Ross - shire ) . Improvements to the Fishing Harbour included a pier 350 feet long . 1812. PORTLETHIN ( Kincardineshire ) . Pier 200 feet long , deepening ...
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The Eighteenth Century Transport problem | 26 |
First Highland Survey 1801Second Highland | 60 |
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