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Hincaster Tunnel red plaque

Commemorative plaque

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This red commemorative plaque records: Hincaster Tunnel & Horse Path Opened 1819 A prime example of a canal tunnel where boats were hauled through by hand whilst their horses took a purpose-built path over the hill Recorded plaque organisation: Transport Trust.

From the Open Plaques record 66402

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