Historic churches · North West England
Hawkshaw, Greater Manchester
In or near Holcombe.
Hawkshaw is a village in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, in Greater Manchester, England. Historically a part of Lancashire, it has a population of around 1,000 people. The village had a small shop w
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Summerseat · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Hawkshaw in Greater Manchester, the nearest railway station is Summerseat, located 3.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is BL8 4JP, and entry to the church is free.
About
Hawkshaw is a village in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, in Greater Manchester, England. Historically a part of Lancashire, it has a population of around 1,000 people. The village had a small shop which is now closed and 2 pubs called The Red Lion and The Waggon and Horses. On the A676, west of Greenmount, the road changes its name from Bolton Road to Ramsbottom Road after it crosses Kirklees Brook. The village school is called St Mary's Church of England Primary School. It currently educates around 100 pupils and employs 6 teachers. The school is also connected to St Mary's Church, which is also Church of England. There is a large playing field known to the locals as "the rec". There is a large football pitch, which is currently unused. The children's play area has both adult and toddler swings, a large slide, rocking chairs, and roundabout and a see-saw. The park is enclosed by a low fence. At the end of "the rec", there is a large tennis club, with a club house and 5 tennis courts, 3 of which are under flood-lights. Hawkshaw has an Army Training Camp used as the HQ of the Greater Manchester Army Cadet Force. The adjoining Holcombe Ranges is one of the shooting ranges in the United Kingdom. The Physical Ability round of The Krypton Factor was filmed at the base's Assault Course on Holcombe Moor, north of Hawkshaw. The A676 road passes through Hawkshaw.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Hawkshaw is a village in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, in Greater Manchester, England. Historically a part of Lancashire, it has a population of around 1,000 people. The village had a small shop which is now closed and 2 pubs called The Red Lion and The Waggon and Horses. On the A676, west of Greenmount, the road changes its name from Bolton Road to Ramsbottom Road after it crosses Kirklees Brook. The village school is called St Mary's Church of England Primary School. It currently educates around 100 pupils and employs 6 teachers. The school is also connected to St Mary's Church, which is also Church of England. There is a large playing field known to the locals as "the rec". There is a large football pitch, which is currently unused. The children's play area has both adult and toddler swings, a large slide, rocking chairs, and roundabout and a see-saw. The park is enclosed by a low fence. At the end of "the rec", there is a large tennis club, with a club house and 5 tennis courts, 3 of which are under flood-lights. Hawkshaw has an Army Training Camp used as the HQ of the Greater Manchester Army Cadet Force. The adjoining Holcombe Ranges is one of the shooting ranges in the United Kingdom. The Physical Ability round of The Krypton Factor was filmed at the base's Assault Course on Holcombe Moor, north of Hawkshaw. The A676 road passes through Hawkshaw.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6300, -2.3650
- District
- Bury
- Parish
- Bury, unparished area
- Postcode
- BL8 4JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bury North
- Nearest railway station
- Summerseat — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Hawkshaw, Greater Manchester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hawkshaw, Greater Manchester?
- Hawkshaw, Greater Manchester is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BL8 4JP), in the parish of Bury, unparished area.
- What is Hawkshaw, Greater Manchester?
- Hawkshaw is a village in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, in Greater Manchester, England. Historically a part of Lancashire, it has a population of around 1,000 people. The village had a small shop w
- How do I get to Hawkshaw, Greater Manchester?
- The nearest railway station is Summerseat, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BL8 4JP.
- Is Hawkshaw, Greater Manchester a protected site?
- Yes — Hawkshaw, Greater Manchester is part of the West Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Hawkshaw, Greater Manchester free to visit?
- Yes, Hawkshaw, Greater Manchester is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hawkshaw, Greater Manchester?
- The nearest railway station is Summerseat, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BL8 4JP.