Cananalmaps
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This is unlikely. With only 2' 6" of depth on the fords the maintenance of steady water levels would be essential - virtually impossible with flash locks.
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Smeaton's carefully considered and concise reports were a model for future engineers. This one for the Trent & Mersey Canal proposal is a good example. Interesting that there is no mention of a tunnel at Harecastle.
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I think this 'in house' map originates from a rather similar one produced for the company by the consulting engineers Fulliter & Rofe. Cannot be dated exactly, but clearly after 1884.
