north end of the lake, could provide a fairly level route for such a canal, which would join the Macclesfield at the bottom of Bosley flight. The main obstacle to overcome would be the difference in height between the start of the feeder and the level of the lake, as the earth dam is tall. A short flight of locks or perhaps a boat lift was suggested. Bibliography These three articles were originally published in the Journal of the Railway and Canal Historical Society, Vol. 33 Pt. 2 No. 173, July 1999, pp.63-76 These five articles were originally published in the Journal of the Railway and Canal Historical Society, Vol. 33 Pt. 8 No 179, July 2001, pp. 553-573 References See also Narrowboat Braidbar Boats External links Macclesfield Canal General Information Canal maps Macclesfield Canal Virtual Cruise images & map of mile markers seen along the Macclesfield & Peak Forest canals Canals in Cheshire Canals opened in 1831 Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway Works of Thomas Telford