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Laying of the First Stone
- When
- 21 November 1809
- Where
- Gloucester
Construction began with the laying of the first stone block on 21 November 1809, replacing the traditional sod-cutting ceremony.
The construction of the Gloucester and Cheltenham Tramroad was initiated by the laying of the first stone block on 21 November 1809. This method was used instead of the ceremony of cutting the first sod, which became common practice later. The line was a plateway with cast iron plates on stone blocks.
Sources
- Gloucester and Cheltenham Tramroad Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-18
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