In part 13 of this Chesterfield Canal Restoration series, we're looking at something different. In preparation for future restoration plans, archaeological works are being carried out at the Bellhouse Basin, Staveley. Volunteers have been involved in the dig and are looking for old canal remains.

It is believe the canal basin dates back to 1776, but was filled in, in the 1970s. We already know that previous digs in the basin have uncovered old boats, including a cuckoo boat. However we also know that there was a former canal arm and wharf for the old gas works just to the south of the basin.

It's a fascinating, but sometimes confusing area with the addition of railway bridges at various points in history. Of course the newly installed Transpennine Trail bridge sits in place of the former Great Central Railway bridge that carried the mainline towards Sheffield.

The dig is being conducted by York Archaeology

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