1838 Alternative routes are considered...
On the 29th September, Ballard and the civil engineer James Walker, walk an alternative route from Prior’s Court to Hereford, which Ballard had proposed. However, Walker advised adherence to the original line of the canal

 

1839 Construction continues..
In May, the Act enabling the company to raise £50,000 by mortgage and £45,000 by a further share issue, in order to complete the canal to Hereford, was passed: on the 17th November rebuilding commenced.

 

1841 The first barge...
In February, the first barge loaded with coal arrived at Bye Street wharf, Ledbury.

1842 A feeder to the summit...
In August, the feeder from the River Frome, (within the grounds of Canon Frome Court) to the summit level of the canal was completed.

 

1843 Canon Frome wharf reached...
The canal was opened to Canon Frome wharf, in January.

 

1844 ...then to Withington wharf
In February the canal was opened to Withington wharf.

The Canal passes in front of the gates to Canon Frome Court