James Green
(1781-1849)

civil engineer and Devon County Surveyor

Died aged c. 68

James Green (1781–1849) was a noted civil engineer and canal engineer, who was particularly active in the South West of England, where he pioneered the building of tub boat canals, and inventive solutions for coping with hilly terrain, which included tub boat lifts and inclined planes. Although dismissed from two schemes within days of each other, as a result of construction problems, his contribution as a civil engineer was great.

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Exeter, United Kingdom

James Green Civil Engineer 1781 - 1849 Devon's First County Surveyor Built and Lived in this Property

New North Road, Exeter, United Kingdom where they built and lived