Vaudrey's Wharf

Heritage at risk!

This remote and picturesque wharf on the Macclesfield Canal a few miles from Congleton is at serious risk of being lost - stanked off, drained and returned to nature. For full details please read the summary report. Additional pictures of the site are provided below.

The latest situation is that although the funding time limit of end March 2008 has passed, negotiations are continuing to find a way of retaining the funds to carry out the necessary repairs to safeguard the wharf.

Pictures:

Picture 1: Looking into the wharf from the main line.

Picture 2: Looking south across the wharf entrance. In the distance is the main line crossing Dane-in Shaw embankment. The Biddulph Valley Way passes under the canal aqueduct at the narrows.

Picture 3: The wharf is the right size for two full length boats, with room for an additional boat on the cusp of the main line on the near bank. There is a stone quay on each side.

Picture 4: The leak is suspected to be under the quay at this end of the wharf.

Picture 5: The stonework around the wharf is in reasonably good condition. There is adequate water depth throughout.

Picture 6: A stout and paved quay on the northeast side of the wharf.

Picture 7: The access driveway to Brookhouse Lane, vehicle width, hard paved and in good condition.

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