Description
A towpath or towpath is a (unpaved) path along a towpath that was used to pull tow barges forward. In the 18th and 19th centuries, migratory cruises were built between old Dutch cities. In addition to the towpath, a towpath was constructed. The pulling of barges on these paths was called hunting. Usually it was hunted by a horse with a companion, but sometimes it also happened with manpower.
The most important treks, including adjacent towpaths, in South Holland are:
Leiden-Utrecht (anno 1664)
Gouda- Amsterdam (anno 1658)
Trekvaart Haarlem - Leiden (anno 1657)
Vliet (anno 1637/1638)
Schie (anno 1636)
Delflandse trekvaarten (anno 1645)
Resources
| Name | Format | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHS_YEARPADEN_SOUTH_HOLLAND | Unknown |