Barnsley Canal Co

Sectors:

  • Non metallic mineral products manufacture Cement, concrete, plaster & lime manufacture
  • Transport services Inland navigations services

Notes:

Established 1793 to build a canal to carry coal, linking to Aire & Calder Navigation. Opened from 1799. 1854 leased to Aire & Calder and acquired by it 1856. 1802-1870s leased out lime kilns at Barnby Basin, near Cawthorne

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