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John Rennie and Caen Hill Lock Flight red plaque

Commemorative plaque
John Rennie and Caen Hill Lock Flight red plaque
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This red commemorative plaque records: Caen Hill Lock Flight A spectacular set of 16 locks and side-ponds, designed by John Rennie and opened in 1810 as the final link in the 87-mile Kennet & Avon Canal Recorded plaque organisation: Transport Trust.
John Rennie FRS FRSE was a prominent Scottish engineer whose design of the Caen Hill Lock Flight exemplifies his significant contributions to canal engineering and infrastructure in Britain.

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