Historic houses · North West England
Higher Hempshaw's Ruins
In or near Haigh.
Higher Hempshaw's Ruins — a historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Gary Rogers — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Adlington · 5.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Higher Hempshaw's Ruins is a historic house located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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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.
Place summary
Higher Hempshaw's Ruins are located in North-West England. This historic house site features the remnants of an early structure, reflecting the architectural styles of its time. The site is notable for its historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6420, -2.5346
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Chorley
- Parish
- Rivington
- Postcode
- BL6 7SJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chorley
- Nearest railway station
- Adlington — 5.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/2557701643 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Higher Hempshaw's Ruins?
- Higher Hempshaw's Ruins is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BL6 7SJ), in the parish of Rivington.
- What is Higher Hempshaw's Ruins?
- Higher Hempshaw's Ruins — a historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Higher Hempshaw's Ruins?
- The nearest railway station is Adlington, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BL6 7SJ.
- Is Higher Hempshaw's Ruins a protected site?
- Yes — Higher Hempshaw's Ruins is part of the West Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Higher Hempshaw's Ruins?
- The nearest railway station is Adlington, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BL6 7SJ.