Longport: The 'Kingdom' of Davenport (1760's - mid 19th C))

The canal side cranes at the Middleport Pottery

 

 

Location 19 on the index map


Crane in the yard of Burgess & Leigh

This yard opened out onto the canal

Clay, coal and ware would would be continually
transported up and down the canal - there would
be a lot of traffic.

next is the pathway to the Lime Kilns

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