Work focused on a series of cast iron markers in Saddleworth and was led by councillor Sam Al-Hamdani with support from volunteers. The cast iron milestones are set on stone bases and were used to show distance and direction to destinations along historic routes. The milestones are marked with references to the historic Saddleworth meres, Lordsmere, Quickmere, Friarmere and Shawmere, and other locations such as Wakefield and Austerlands. Councillor Al-Hamdani is hoping to expand the project by working with residents to create heritage walking routes that include the restored milestones. A paper on the history of the milestones is available from the Saddleworth Historical Society.