In 1823, Glasgow residents tore down a 12-foot wall; 203 years later, archaeologists find remains

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  In 1823, Glasgow residents tore down a 12-foot wall; 203 years later, archaeologists find remains

  Archaeologists in Glasgow have uncovered remains of a 12-foot wall built by a wealthy distiller to block public access to the River Clyde in the 1820s. Residents tore down the wall in 1823, leading to arrests and a six-year legal battle. The excavation also revealed a rare 1791 trade token bearing the city's motto, "Let Glasgow Flourish".

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