Where is Harwood, Greater Manchester?

Harwood, Greater Manchester is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BL2 4JT), in the parish of Bolton, unparished area.

How do I get to Harwood, Greater Manchester?

The nearest railway station is Hall i' th' Wood, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BL2 4JT.

Does Harwood, Greater Manchester charge admission?

Harwood, Greater Manchester typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.

How do I get to Harwood, Greater Manchester?

The nearest railway station is Hall i' th' Wood, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BL2 4JT.

Castles · North West England

Harwood, Greater Manchester

In or near Holcombe.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Harwood, Greater Manchester — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Hall i' th' Wood · 2.4 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Harwood, Greater Manchester is a castle in england-north-west, 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

Harwood is a castle located in Greater Manchester, North-West England. It is known for its historical significance within the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Background

History

| repeal_date = | repealing_legislation = | related_legislation = | status = Current | original_text = | collapsed = yes }} The township was recorded as Harewode in 1212 and 1302. The manor which included Bradshaw, was part of the Manchester fee held by the Grelleys in the Middle Ages. In 1212 it was divided, the parts held by Roger de Samlesbury and Alexander de Harwood. The Samlesbury portion descended in the same way as Breightmet and the Harwood portion to the Traffords of Trafford who sold it in 1589 and afterwards much divided. The Radcliffes and Bartons of Smithills Hall held land in Harwood for many generations and Adam Mort of Astley held a messuage and a fulling mill in 1630. In…

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Coordinates: 53.5970, -2.3770
District: Bolton
Parish: Bolton, unparished area
Postcode: BL2 4JT
Parliamentary constituency: Bolton North East
Nearest railway station: Hall i' th' Wood — 2.4 km

Sources

wikipedia: Harwood, Greater Manchester (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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