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Sir Cornelius Vermuyden

The Dutch drainage engineer, later responsible for draining the Fens, who drove the Longhead Sough at Dovegang between 1629 and 1636 — Derbyshire's first sough.

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Dovegang Mine Derbyshire 1629–1636

Record created: 23 August 2026 · Last researched: 23 August 2026

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