Castles · North West England
Golborne
In or near Winwick.
Golborne — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newton-le-Willows · 2.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Golborne is a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Golborne is a castle located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architecture, though specific details about its era or designation are not provided.
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Background
History
A settlement at Golborne has existed since at least the time of the Domesday Book of 1086. The manor was held in two moieties, half by the Lords of Lowton, and the half by the Golbornes up to the reign of Henry III, and later by various families including the Fleetwoods and Leghs. The old Manor of Golborne stood to the north side of the village, giving its name to a public house on Church Street (now demolished). The manor and its lands extended as far as St Luke's Church in Lowton, and also gives its name to Manor Avenue and Manor Court. The Venerable Bede wrote in his Historia ecclesiastica gentis Anglorum of a well near Golborne sacred to St. Oswald's memory. This well had been suggested…
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- Coordinates
- 53.4758, -2.5943
- District
- Wigan
- Parish
- Wigan, unparished area
- Postcode
- WA3 3JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leigh and Atherton
- Nearest railway station
- Newton-le-Willows — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Golborne (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Golborne?
- Golborne is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WA3 3JG), in the parish of Wigan, unparished area.
- What is Golborne?
- Golborne — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Golborne?
- The nearest railway station is Newton-le-Willows, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA3 3JG.
- Does Golborne charge admission?
- Golborne typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Golborne?
- The nearest railway station is Newton-le-Willows, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA3 3JG.