Revealing Oldknow's Legacy - funding granted to help unlock Marple's potential as a key visitor destination

Following a successful 1st round Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) application, Canal & River Trust and Mellor Archaeological Society have been granted £45,000 to develop a detailed business plan in preparation for the submission of the full HLF application for £1.3million this summer.

This ambitious project aims to transform Marple into a key visitor destination with major works centred on the Mellor Mill site at Roman Lakes, Marple Aqueduct and the Lime Kilns.

Photo by Arthur Procter

The bid to HLF to reveal Oldknow's legacy is part of a joint partnership between the Canal & River Trust, Mellor Archaeological Trust, Stockport Council, Marple Civic Society, Marple Locks Heritage Society and Marple Vision Partnership.

For more details see press release here
and Stockport Express article here