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A Shannon Cot, A Horse drawn Barge and A Steam Barge.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span>It is planned to install them on a concrete wall adjacent to an abandoned shed. 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