Macclesfield Canal Mile Stone (22 miles from Marple)
Introduction
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Macclesfield Canal Mile Stone (22 miles from Marple)
Image: © Brian Deegan Taken: 13 May 2023
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 22 Miles (This Side) From Hall Green 4¼ Mile (Other side)
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Image Location
Latitude
53.154596
Longitude
-2.205127