Drainage - Early works to 1800

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The report of John Wattè, surveyor and engineer, for the better drainage of the South and Middle Levels of the Fens, and other lands bordering upon each side of the river Ouse, ..
Wattè, John.Date: 1791]
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Estimate of the expence of carrying into execution the plan of embankment , Recommended by Sir Thomas Hyde Page, for the improvement of the drainage of the south and middle levels, and other lands having their drainage through the river Ouse, and for the improvement of the navigation of that river, and other rivers communicating therewith; together with the survey and measurement of the several rivers upon which the estimate is founded. By Sir Thomas Hyde Page, royal engineers.
Page, Thomas Hyde, Sir, 1746-1821.Date: Printed M.DCC.XCIV. [1794]
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Sir Cornelius Vermuyden's agreement with King Charles for draining Hatfield Chace, &c
Vermuyden, Cornelius, Sir, 1590-1677.Date: 1794
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Spalding law of sewers, in hæc verba, for enlarging Shire-Drain, alias Clows-Cross-Drain: being the original contract made betwixt South-Holland and Wisbech-Hundred, ... and Sir Tho. Cecil, and many other owners of North-Level, then called Thorney-Fens, &c. By which law only North-Level drains by Shire-Drain, which now they would claim to be theirs, and exclude the original owners therefrom
Date: 1754?]
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A short view of the possibility and advantages of draining , dividing and enclosing Otmoor: with some proposals submitted to the consideration of the Right Honourable the Earl of Abingdon, and the other proprietors. By Alexander Croke, Esq.
Croke, Alexander, Sir, 1758-1842.Date: Printed in the Year MDCCLXXXVII. [1787]