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RefNoKBLC/2/9/8/83
AltRefNoS/B/SP727
TitlePetition of Certain Owners and Occupiers of Land near the West River in Willingham, Rampton, Cottenham, Landbeach, Waterbeach, Wicken, Sutton, Haddenham, Wilburton, Stretham and [Little] Thetford
DescriptionPetition for permission to scour out the River Ouse between Hermitage Sluice and the River Cam, which they believe will cost £2098:19s:9d. They expect to raise at least £950 from an acre tax and voluntary subscriptions, but ask the Bedford Level Corporation for financial assistance towards the cost of completing the work. One hundred and ninety six signatories.
DateApril 1782
CreatorNameBedford Level Corporation
RepositoryCambridgeshire Archives
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