The River Colne

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[Untitled map of a Proposed Canal from 'Gultchwell Springs' to a 'Reservoir' north of 'Mary le Bone']

ACHERLEY, Thomas
London,
Thomas Acherley,
c.1720.
Engraved map.
190 by 265mm. (7.5 by 10.5 inches).
11337

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Rare map of the Colne River Navigation, constructed to illustrate Acherley's proposals for a new canal connecting Gultchwell Springs to Hanover Square; his proposals are summarized in the 'EXPLANATION', in which he notes that the "... The Canal is to take in Gultchwell Springs, before they Run into that Great River; ye Level of which Springs is about 35 Foot above the surface of Hannover Square....".

In answer to objections raised against his scheme, he suggests ...

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