If you look carefully you will be able to see the ‘mason’s marks’ which were carved into some of the stones by the Irish Masons.
Mason’s marks were used to determine the payment each man would receive.
These stones were originally crafted to be included in the walls of the five locks and they were constructed between Portland Street and Sullivans Pond during the first attempt at building the Canal (1826-1831).
Destination Dartmouth Association, based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, became incorporated as a Society in 2016. Its mandate is to promote Dartmouth’s identity, preserve its heritage, and encourage the development of a healthy and inclusive community. About Us
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