| What did the canal cost ? | ||
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of the cost estimate drawn up in 1794
for building the Brecon and Abergavenny canal is shown here.
Compared to other forms of transport canals were very
expensive to build. By the time the canal had been completed the cost had amounted to well over £200,000. |
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This estimate is for a canal to be 30 feet (9.14 m) wide and 4 feet (1.2 m) deep, and includes 100 bridges. More about the Brecon & Abergavenny canal...
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