Canal milestone, south side
Introduction
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Canal milestone, south side
Image: © Stephen Craven Taken: 1 Aug 2020
According to the canal society's website, these stones resembling grave markers are unique to the Macclesfield and Cromford canals. The Macclesfield's milestones had mostly been buried during the second world war as a precaution against enemy soldiers using them to find their way. All but three stones were dug up and re-erected by volunteers in the 1980s. This one, showing "From Marple 26 miles" on its southern face, is listed grade II (list entry 1138712).
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Image Location
Latitude
53.103725
Longitude
-2.248349