The unnavigable Cromford Canal, north of Langley Mill
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The unnavigable Cromford Canal, north of Langley Mill
Image: © Christine Johnstone Taken: 13 Nov 2017
This was the only freight route for early industry around Cromford, Pinxton and Butterley. Horses pulled boats loaded with coal and other freight to Nottingham, Leicester, Grantham, Market Harborough and even further afield.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.023414
Longitude
-1.324453