Horse Towing Canal Boat - Hest Bank, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc
N 54° 05.188 W 002° 48.847
30U E 512159 N 5993158
This bench at the side of the Lancaster Canal has a canal scene in the wrought iron that forms the back rest of the bench.
Waymark Code: WMRXXK
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/19/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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The Lancaster Canal was built in 1797 to carry bulk cargoes such as coal and limestone. Horses towing canal boats were a common sight along the canal.

The bench is metal with a wrought iron back rest. The scene of the horse towing a canal boat covers the majority of the length of the back.
Materials Used:
Wrought iron


Artist: Not listed

Date Placed: Not listed

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