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Salt has been mined here since the Roman times and its motto is Sal est Vita (salt is Life).
Nearby at Anderton, the unique boat-lift built between 1860 and 1870 raises boats up to 100 tons the 50ft between the River Weaver and the Trent and Mersey Canal.
Location: on the A533, 18m northeast of Chester
- Type:
- Landmark