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River Trent Navigation Act 1698

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XIII.River Trent to be for ever a navigable River, to and from Gainsborough and Wilden Ferry, &c

And be it further enacted and declared by the Authority aforesaid That the said River of Trent is and for ever hereafter shall be esteemed and taken to be navigable from Gainesborough in the County of Lincolne up to the said Place called Wilden Ferry and that all the Kings Leige People whatsoever may have and lawfully and rightfully enjoy their free Passage in along through and upon the said River from the said Place called Wilden Ferry downe to Gainesborough aforesaid and back againe with Boats Barges Lighters and other Vessells and have and enjoy all necessary and convenient Liberties for haleing and navigating the same without any Obstruction whatsoever

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