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Nar: Navigation. Act 1750

As Enacted Cited in Related
Vincent
JurisdictionUK Non-devolved
Citation1750 c. 19
Anno Regni G E O R G I I II. Regis Magn Britanni, Franci &Hiberni, vicesimo quarto. An Act for making the RiverNar navigable, from the Town and Port of King's Lynn toWestacre , in the County of Norfolk. P R.

(24 Geo. 2) C A P. XIX.

'W H E R E A S the RiverNar in the County of Norfolk , is very capable of being made navigable, from the Town and Port of King's Lynn to Westacre in the said County; and the same, if effected, will be of great Benefit and Advantage, not only to the said Town of King's Lynn , but to all the Towns and Places situate near the said River, and be a general Benefit to all the adjacent Country, by better accommodating the same with Necessaries, and by opening and facilitating Trade and Commerce, whereby Navigation and the Number of Watermen will be increased, the Poor find Employment, and the Highways thereabouts, now worn by the Weight of heavy and frequent Carriages, will be better supported and maintained;' To the End therefore that the said River Nar may be made navigable for Boats, Barges and other Vessels, from the said Town and Port of King's Lynn to Westacre aforesaid; Be it enacted, &c.

‘Commissioners may contract with Persons to make the River navigable. Undertakers may remove Annoyances,&c. and erect Locks above Setch Bridge , &c. and set out Towing paths. Satisfaction to be made to the Owners of Grounds. Seven Commissioners may receive Proposals; nine to be present at making the Contracts. Notice of Meeting for that Purpose to be given. If the adjourned Meetings be not held as often as necessary, five Commissioners may summon a Meeting. Nine Commissioners may agree with the Owners of such Lands as shall be made use of, and settle the Proportion payable thereout to the Tenant. If any Persons shall refuse, or be incapable of making such Agreement, a Jury to be impanelled, who may view the Lands, and assess the Recompence. Verdict to be kept amongst the Records of the Sessions. Commissioners may summon Witnesses, and impose Fines on the Sheriff and others making default in the Premisses, to be levied by Distress and Sale. Tolls to be paid for Goods carried up or down the River, which are vested in the Commissioners, and may be levied by Distress and Sale. No Toll to be paid for Goods carried not more than a Furlong above Setch Bridge . Commissioners may appoint Collectors...

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