
What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Cromford Canal Opened 1794 Engineered by William Jessop and Benjamin Outram It ran 14.5 miles from Cromford to Langley Mill and played a pivotal role in the transformation of the Derwent Valley. Recorded plaque organisation: Derbyshire County Council.
William Jessop and Benjamin Outram were prominent engineers who designed the Cromford Canal, crucial for industrial development in the Derwent Valley; opened in 1794, it facilitated transportation and economic growth over its 14.5-mile route from Cromford to Langley Mill.
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BolehillMountain / peak · 1.3 mi
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