Fens, The (England) - Early works to 1800
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A scheme for draining the great level of the fens, called bedford-level And for improving the navigation of Lyn-Regis. Founded upon self-evident principles in experintental philosophy and practical mathematicks, and upon historical facts. And farther demonstrated, by comparing the River Ouse, with the River Thomas, &c. and Lyn-Harbour, with the Harbour of Rye. With reflections upon all the schemes hitherto proposed for draining the fens, shewing wherein they are defective. Also observations upon artificial-scours: shewing where, and in what cases they are, or can be of use; where not. Illustrated with a map. By Tho. Badeslade, author of The history of Lyn-navigation, and of draining in the fens.
Thomas BadesladeDate: M.DCC.XXIX. [1729]- E-books
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An act for dividing and inclosing the common fen, and certain other commonable places and open fields, within the parish of Kirton, in the parts of Holland in the county of Lincoln
Parliament of the United KingdomDate: 1772]- E-books
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A new method of making the banks in the Fens almost impregnable So as in time to resist the force of rivers, in the most impetuous floods, and prevent all future inundations. With a new but certain method of preparing the lands therein, for the growth of our most valuable timber, viz. oak, elm, ash, &c. Particularly those extensive tracts of lands in the counties of Cambridge and Lincoln, &c. Also some observations on the River Cam; how to confine its bounds and improve its navigation; which may serve for a plan for any other inland river, &c. By John Harrison, botanist, nursery-man in Cambridge.
Harrison, John, botanist.Date: [1766?]- E-books
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An act for dividing and inclosing the fen grounds, moors, sheepwalks, wood ings, sike closes, ... in the parish of Branston, in the county of the city of Lincoln
Parliament of the United KingdomDate: 1765]- E-books
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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]