Historic Map

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Charles Pettifor built the lock house in 1799 at a cost of £15 15s 16d, using 33,000 bricks made by James Heath.

Richard Hodgson lived here and was the canal company's carpenter.

Only the foundations remain.

Historic Map

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An Ordnance survey map from 1885 shows a large building adjacent to a marked Saw Pit, it's likely this building is a Carpenters workshop, this is supported with a documented record of stone and roofing being purchased for a workshop at this location between 1830-31.

It was decided rebuild a Carpenters Workshop on the original site to an approximate size.

The re-build is in progress and is at an advanced stage.