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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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ARDROSSAN HARBOUR . The work consisted of two piers to enclose the harbour , a wet dock and a dry dock . The Glasgow , Paisley and Ardrossan Canal was to connect the port with Glasgow . 1806. CULGOWER . A small fishing harbour on the ...
ARDROSSAN HARBOUR . The work consisted of two piers to enclose the harbour , a wet dock and a dry dock . The Glasgow , Paisley and Ardrossan Canal was to connect the port with Glasgow . 1806. CULGOWER . A small fishing harbour on the ...
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The Eighteenth Century Transport problem | 26 |
First Highland Survey 1801Second Highland | 60 |
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