John Taylor, Surveyor and Engineer, Tavistock
N 50° 32.823 W 004° 08.855
30U E 418694 N 5600085
A granite plaque for the commemoration of the achievements of John Taylor in Tavistock.
Waymark Code: WM5GRJ
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/05/2009
Views: 3
The plaque says
On 29th August 1803
work commenced on the
Tavistock Canal
John Taylor, surveyor and engineer.
This stone to commemorate the
Bi-centenary was laid by
Cllr Norma Woodcock, town mayor
on 29th August 2003
The granite plaque lies on a grassy area near the canal.
Type of Historic Marker: Granite plaque
Historical Marker Issuing Authority: Tavistock Town Council
Age/Event Date: 08/29/1803
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