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RefNoKBLC/2/9/11/66
AltRefNoS/B/SP915 A-B
TitlePetition of Certain Principal Inhabitants of Whittlesey and Thorney Abbey, on behalf of Those Persons Accustomed to Use the Bridge over Smith's Leam near the Dog in a Doublet
DescriptionThe petitioners report that the bridge over Smith's Leam near the Dog in a Doublet is currently in a ruinous state. They believe it will cost £145 to repair it and discharge outstanding bills. They ask the Bedford Level Corporation to contribute one-sixth of the cost of the repair, as they contributed one-sixth of the cost of its erection in 1793. Forty nine signatories. Also includes an estimate for the proposed repairs.
DateApril 1811
CreatorNameBedford Level Corporation
RepositoryCambridgeshire Archives
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