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This snug barrel-roofed cottage, dating from c1812, is a rare survivor of its type on the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal. It was built for the 'lengthsman' - who maintained the lock as well as the next stretch of canal.
This short history of Lengthsman's Cottage was written and read by Caroline Stanford.
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