Metal track on Terrace Road
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Metal track on Terrace Road
Image: © Thomas Nugent Taken: 2 Nov 2015
These metal plates were probably installed in the road to avoid damage to the cobbled road by heavily loaded carts being dragged up the hill from the docks or railway station to the sugar refineries and mills further up the hill. They would also provide a smoother ride for passengers or any fragile goods.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.945055
Longitude
-4.753254