Catalogue description COPY of proposals concerning the navigation upon the River Don, signed by Richd. Whitaker (Mayor) and Sam'l. Shore.

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Details of Me C 23/32
Reference: Me C 23/32
Title: COPY of proposals concerning the navigation upon the River Don, signed by Richd. Whitaker (Mayor) and Sam'l. Shore.
Description:

1. The River Don from Doncaster to the River Ouse be declared a free river and the undertakers to have the power to remove any obstructions that hinder the navigation.

 

2. No cut, lock or alteration to be made in the River below Wilsick.

 

3. A cut and lock to be made at Barnby Dun.

 

4. Goole bridge to be removed and set up higher in the River.

 

[Formerly Me 166-105/32]

Date: 5 February 1731
Held by: Nottingham University Library, Department of Manuscripts and Special Collections, not available at The National Archives
Language: English

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