Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Audenshaw
In or near Manchester.
Audenshaw is a town in Tameside, Greater Manchester, England, 4.9 miles (7.9 km) east of Manchester. Historically part of Lancashire, in 2011 it had a population of 11,419. The name derives from Aldwi
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Guide Bridge · 0.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Audenshaw Castle, the nearest railway station is Guide Bridge, located 0.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is M34 5NW. Entry is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Audenshaw is a town in Tameside, Greater Manchester, England, 4.9 miles (7.9 km) east of Manchester. Historically part of Lancashire, in 2011 it had a population of 11,419. The name derives from Aldwin, a Saxon personal name, and the Old English suffix shagh meaning "Woodland". Nico Ditch, an early-medieval linear earthwork possibly built as a defensive barrier against Vikings, runs through the area. Medieval Audenshaw was a division of the township of Ashton in the county of Lancashire. Audenshaw expanded as a centre for textile manufacture during the Industrial Revolution and the Victorian era with inhabitants employed in hat-making, cotton-spinning, calico-printing, and silk-weaving. In 1974, Audenshaw Urban District became part of the Metropolitan Borough of Tameside.
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From the Wikipedia article
Audenshaw is a town in Tameside, Greater Manchester, England, 4.9 miles (7.9 km) east of Manchester. Historically part of Lancashire, in 2011 it had a population of 11,419. The name derives from Aldwin, a Saxon personal name, and the Old English suffix shagh meaning "Woodland". Nico Ditch, an early-medieval linear earthwork possibly built as a defensive barrier against Vikings, runs through the area. Medieval Audenshaw was a division of the township of Ashton in the county of Lancashire. Audenshaw expanded as a centre for textile manufacture during the Industrial Revolution and the Victorian era with inhabitants employed in hat-making, cotton-spinning, calico-printing, and silk-weaving. In 1974, Audenshaw Urban District became part of the Metropolitan Borough of Tameside.
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Background
History
The name Audenshaw is a corruption of its earlier name Aldwinshagh which derives from Aldwin, a Saxon personal name, combined with the Old English suffix shagh meaning "Woodland". Nico Ditch, a medieval linear earthwork, runs through the area. Stretching 6 mi from Ashton Moss in the east to just east of Stretford in the west, the origin of the ditch is unclear. According to legend, it was completed in a single night by the inhabitants of Manchester, as a protection against Viking invaders in 869–870, and that it was the site of a bloody battle between Saxons and Danes and that Gorton and Reddish got their name from the battle, "Gore Town" and "Red-Ditch". Despite the legend, the U-shape of…
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- Coordinates
- 53.4730, -2.1220
- District
- Tameside
- Parish
- Tameside, unparished area
- Postcode
- M34 5NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Nearest railway station
- Guide Bridge — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Audenshaw (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Guide Bridge
Villages · 0.6 km
Odeon Guide Bridge
Theatres · 0.6 km
Stamford Cinema
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Audenshaw War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Egerton Park Arts College
Parks · 1.4 km
Dukinfield Hall War Memorial
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Old Hall Chapel
Chapels · 1.5 km
Barcliff Cinema
Theatres · 1.6 km
St Peter's Church, Ashton-under-Lyne
Historic churches · 1.6 km
Industrial Chimney
Archaeological sites · 1.7 km
People's Hall
Theatres · 1.7 km
Droylsden Little Theatre
Open-air theatres · 1.8 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Audenshaw?
- Audenshaw is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M34 5NW), in the parish of Tameside, unparished area.
- What is Audenshaw?
- Audenshaw is a town in Tameside, Greater Manchester, England, 4.9 miles (7.9 km) east of Manchester. Historically part of Lancashire, in 2011 it had a population of 11,419. The name derives from Aldwi
- How do I get to Audenshaw?
- The nearest railway station is Guide Bridge, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode M34 5NW.
- Does Audenshaw charge admission?
- Audenshaw typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Audenshaw?
- The nearest railway station is Guide Bridge, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M34 5NW.