L1662 - Construction of Catesby tunnel, Northamptonshire

L1662 - Construction of Catesby tunnel, Northamptonshire
L1662 - Construction of Catesby tunnel, Northamptonshire
L1662 - Construction of Catesby tunnel, Northamptonshire
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L1662 - Construction of Catesby tunnel, Northamptonshire
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L1662 - Looking at the 'north end of [Catesby] tunnel', Northamptonshire (S.W.A. Newton's notes). Built by T. Oliver & Son as part of Contract No.4 (Rugby to Woodford), the tunnel was almost 3000 yards (2742 metres) long, and its construction represented a significant engineering achievement.



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S.W.A. Newton
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L1662.tif
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Original media type: Glass plate negative
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