"Revealing Oldknow's Legacy" HLF application

British Waterways and Mellor Archaeological Trust have worked together to submit a joint bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund for 1.3 million pounds. The project concentrates on Mellor Mill Site at the Roman Lakes and the Peak Forest Canal running through Marple. This exciting project is strongly supported by Marple Civic Society and The Vision for Marple.

Read more in our June newsletter here

Lime Kilns - Peak Forest Canal






Marple Aqueduct - Peak Forest Canal

Wheel Pit at the site of Mellor Mill at the Roman Lakes