We are having a very quick third dig at Bellhouse Basin. To read about the previous two, click here and here. To see a report on Look North, click here. York Archaeology were carrying this out as part of our Staveley Town Deal project. The idea was to discover exactly what’s there to help the…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE, October 21st 2024 On October 21st, the Chesterfield Canal gained an impressive landmark in Staveley when the new Trans Pennine Trail bridge was lowered into place. This magnificent structure is 38 metres long and weighs about 40 tons. It replaces a brick bridge on what was originally the Great Central Railway. The old…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE from Derbyshire County Council, 2nd October 2024 From 2/10/24 the visitor centre at Tapton Lock, on the Chesterfield Canal, will be open Mondays and Tuesdays plus occasional weekends due to current issues with staffing. Please check our website at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/taptonlock and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/TaptonLock for the latest updates. Similarly, the public toilets will…
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