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Heritage chiefs protect tunnel

Part of Cromford Canal’s Butterley Tunnel has been designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument.English Heritage has protected a stretch of 700ft directly beneath the former Butterley Works.The section includes a unique system, dating from 1790, where boats were loaded and unloaded by vertical hoists.


 
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Thursday 23 May 2013

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