Basin at Glasson Dock from Tithebarn Hill Lock

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271190

Reference identifier

ENE20151120020

Title

Basin at Glasson Dock from Tithebarn Hill Lock

Place

Glasson

General notes

Basin at Glasson Dock from Tithebarn Hill Lock. Glasson Dock was formed by the Lancaster Port Commission in 1780-87 for vessels too large to reach the quays at Lancaster. In 1825 a branch of the Lancaster Canal was opened to Glasson and a basin constructed inland of the docks.

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