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Dukinfield
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Dukinfield ( DUK-in-feeld; locally DUUK-in-fi-yuhld) is a town in Tameside, Greater Manchester, England, on the south bank of the River Tame opposite Ashton-under-Lyne, 6.3 miles (10.1 km) east of Ma
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hyde North · 1.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Dukinfield Castle, the nearest railway station is Hyde North, located 1.1 km away. The postcode for navigation is SK16 4AX. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Dukinfield ( DUK-in-feeld; locally DUUK-in-fi-yuhld) is a town in Tameside, Greater Manchester, England, on the south bank of the River Tame opposite Ashton-under-Lyne, 6.3 miles (10.1 km) east of Manchester. At the 2021 census, the built up area as defined by the Office for National Statistics had a population of 21,155. It lies within the historic county boundaries of Cheshire, and became part of Greater Manchester in 1974. The town developed as a result of the Industrial Revolution when it became the site of coal mining and cotton manufacturing.
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From the Wikipedia article
Dukinfield ( DUK-in-feeld; locally DUUK-in-fi-yuhld) is a town in Tameside, Greater Manchester, England, on the south bank of the River Tame opposite Ashton-under-Lyne, 6.3 miles (10.1 km) east of Manchester. At the 2021 census, the built up area as defined by the Office for National Statistics had a population of 21,155. It lies within the historic county boundaries of Cheshire, and became part of Greater Manchester in 1974. The town developed as a result of the Industrial Revolution when it became the site of coal mining and cotton manufacturing.
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Background
History
The earliest evidence of human activity around Dukinfield comes from a collection of four flints from the late Neolithic/early Bronze Age. The artifacts were discovered on the site of Dukinfield Hall and have been taken as evidence of a prehistoric settlement on the site. There is no further evidence of activity in the area until the Roman period. A 3rd century bronze Roman coin, from the reign of Emperor Tetricus I was discovered in the town. Dukinfield means "Raven of the Field" and derives from the Old English duce and feld. Early records show the township was included in the fee of Dunham Massey. It was held by Matthew de Bramhall in about 1190, and after that by a family who took the…
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- Coordinates
- 53.4739, -2.0828
- District
- Tameside
- Parish
- Tameside, unparished area
- Postcode
- SK16 4AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Nearest railway station
- Hyde North — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Dukinfield (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Dukinfield Swimming Pool
Natural landmarks · 0.3 km
Oxford Super Cinema
Theatres · 0.4 km
Dukinfield War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Dukinfield Old Chapel
Chapels · 0.6 km
St John's Church, Dukinfield
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Dukinfield Moravian Church
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Lord Wright
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Dukinfield Hall War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dukinfield?
- Dukinfield is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK16 4AX), in the parish of Tameside, unparished area.
- What is Dukinfield?
- Dukinfield ( DUK-in-feeld; locally DUUK-in-fi-yuhld) is a town in Tameside, Greater Manchester, England, on the south bank of the River Tame opposite Ashton-under-Lyne, 6.3 miles (10.1 km) east of Ma
- How do I get to Dukinfield?
- The nearest railway station is Hyde North, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK16 4AX.
- Does Dukinfield charge admission?
- Dukinfield typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Dukinfield?
- The nearest railway station is Hyde North, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK16 4AX.