Wednesday 4 April 2012

Toll House in 'Buildings at Risk' Register - Save Britain's Heritage

The Toll House and adjoining cottage at Marple Wharf will feature as an entry in the forthcoming Save Britains Heritage 'Building at Risk' register. SAVE is an influential group which campaigns effectively for endangered historic buildings.
                          (see: http://www.savebritainsheritage.org/information/)   

 Marple Civic Society presented a Business Plan to British Waterways (BW) two years ago to turn the grade ll listed buildings into a visitors centre but to date we have not received any comment or even acknowledgment. The buildings remain empty and boarded up and although they are generally in good condition they are subject to vandalism and risk of damage as has happened recently.

In June this year, when the buildings feature in the 'Buildings at Risk' register, BW will become the Canal and River Trust (CRT) a charity being set up to look after the canals and their heritage and to encourage local people to get involved as volunteers.

Lets hope that the coinciding events in June kick start BW (CRT) into action to think again about the listed buildings and the Marple Wharf Heritage site. 

 
The delightful grade ll listed Toll House and adjacent cottage at Marple Wharf.
Boarded up and prey to vandalism.
Our heritage deserves better.

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