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Thumbnail views of Buildings - 7

Very little of Samuel Oldknow's Lime Kilns remain today and it is very difficult to imagine the scale and impact that these early industrial buildings had on Marple's landscape. The following images may give some idea.
The first image is the view from what is now Arkwright Road Recreation ground

The Lime Kilns & Mineral Mill, little has survived
Part of British Legion stands on top of the kilns

Taken in the 60's from Strines Road

A Cathedral like window Taken from Lime Kiln Lane
One of the tunnels Stonework that has stood the test of the centuries