Castles · North West England
Hale Barns
In or near Rostherne.
Hale Barns — 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
- Ashley · 2.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Hale Barns 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
Hale Barns is a castle located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, although specific details regarding its era or designation are not provided.
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Background
History
What were thought to be fragments of Roman pottery tiles were found in Hale Barns in the 1880s near the site of what is now St Ambrose College. The artefacts were lost before their antiquity could be confirmed, but led local historian W. Thompson Wakin to suggest there was probably a Roman villa in the area. The first reference to Hale is contained within the Domesday Book, at the time 'Hale Barns' was just an outlying hamlet contained within the manor of Hale. According to the Domesday Book, the manor of Hale was owned by a Saxon thegn Aelfward, who was replaced by the Norman, Hamon de Massey who also gained possession of Dunham and Bowdon and would remain barons of the area until the 14th…
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- Coordinates
- 53.3660, -2.3130
- District
- Trafford
- Parish
- Trafford, unparished area
- Postcode
- WA15 0AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Altrincham and Sale West
- Nearest railway station
- Ashley — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Hale Barns (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hale Barns?
- Hale Barns is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WA15 0AB), in the parish of Trafford, unparished area.
- What is Hale Barns?
- Hale Barns — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hale Barns?
- The nearest railway station is Ashley, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA15 0AB.
- Does Hale Barns charge admission?
- Hale Barns typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Hale Barns?
- The nearest railway station is Ashley, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA15 0AB.