The top of the Rolle Canal inclined plane
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The top of the Rolle Canal inclined plane
Image: © David Smith Taken: 23 Jan 2015
Tub boats were hauled from the valley to the higher level of the canal along the inclined plane on the right; they were mainly used to bring limestone to the lime kilns at Taddiport. The white line on the surface of the Tarka Trail (former railway line) marks the extent of the winding house for the boats
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