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A general history of inland navigation, foreign and domestic : containing a complete account of the canals already executed in England, with considerations on those projected, to which are added, practical observations / by J. Phillips
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For all iron, timber, coaks, and other goods, &c. four-pencehalfpenny per ton per mile; so that the gross amount does notexceed four- fill lings.

For all lime, lime-stone, and stones, to be used for building,and materials for paving and repairing roads, half the ratesauthorised to be taken for coals.

Exemption , owners of land through which the canal pastes,may carry dung, foil, marie, ashes of coal and turf, and allother manures (except lime) to be used on said lands; also allmaterials for making, repairing, or paving any public or privateroads, these are to be free of all tolls; provided the fame donot pass any lock, unless the water shall flow over the wasteweir, and to give twenty-four hours notice.

The rates of wharfage are to be fettled by the commissioners.

The company are to pay Lord Winchelfea, the sum of 15I.per annum, in lieu of his Lordship’s dues on all coals fold inthe Manor of Oakham.

This canal is an extention of a beneficial scheme through apopulous and well cultivated country, every accommodationof which must tend to spread benefits to the community atlarge : and the produce of all the northern canal may nowhave ifree access to Oakham.

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Oakham

Canal.

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