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04/07/2007 |
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THE ARKWRIGHT Society has just completed renovation work on Slinter Cottage in the Via Gellia, making a holiday cottage on the first floor, with an information centre on the ground floor. Built as a water mill in about 1800, Slinter Cottage stands at the northern end of the World Heritage Site, next to the Bonsall Brook. Initially used to process lead slag, the building was later converted to making bobbins and in its last industrial phase was a saw mill. It became part of the Arkwright estate during the 19th century and now belongs to the Arkwright Society. Visitors are welcome to visit the information centre, which serves the nearby woodlands - designated a protected Site of Special Scientific Interest - and Dunsley Meadows, a local nature reserve. The official opening was carried out by the Patron of the Society and Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire, Martin Boissier. For details on how to book Slinter Cottage for a holiday, or more information, contact the Arkwright Society on 01629 823256. * OPEN TO VISITORS: Martin Boissier takes a tour of the newly opened and extended Slinter Cottage with Dr Christopher Charlton (right) and Bob Faithorn (left) of the Arkwright Society. |
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