Bridgewater Canal Near Moore
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Bridgewater Canal Near Moore
Image: © Sue Adair Taken: 2 Mar 2008
The opening of the Bridgewater Canal in 1772 had a major impact on the village of Moore which was cut in two. Moore Hall, built in the 1700's, was cut off from the rest of the village by the canal but it also brought trade into the area.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.350387
Longitude
-2.634806