Castles · North West England
Littleborough, Greater Manchester
In or near Calderbrook.
Littleborough, Greater Manchester — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Dr Neil Clifton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Littleborough · 0.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Littleborough, 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Littleborough, located in Greater Manchester, is home to a historic castle. This structure reflects the architectural heritage of North-West England, although specific details about its era or designation are not provided.
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Background
History
Evidence of human activity in the area, dating to at least the Neolithic period, exists in the form of ancient flint tool and arrowhead discoveries. Following the end of Roman rule in Britain, the remaining population came under the influence of the Anglo-Saxons. Place names indicate the Anglo-Saxon settlement of the Littleborough area, for example the 'gate' element in Lydgate and Reddyshore Scout Gate is Old English for 'road'. The name Littleborough is itself derived from the Old English lȳtel bruh (meaning small fortified place) or else lȳtel bróc (meaning small watercourse). In 1848 the population was chiefly employed in three flannel-mills, four cotton-factories, in bleachworks, six…
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- Coordinates
- 53.6440, -2.0980
- District
- Rochdale
- Parish
- Rochdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- OL15 8AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rochdale
- Nearest railway station
- Littleborough — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Littleborough, Greater Manchester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Littleborough War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Rochdale Canal Eales Road Canal Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Calderbrook
Towns & cities · 0.9 km
Windy Bank
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Stubley Old Hall
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Rochdale Canal Lock No 46 And Windy Bank Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.9 km
Shore Mill War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Rochdale Canal Benthouse Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.1 km
Rochdale Way
Military museums · 1.2 km
Hollingworth Visitor Centre
Natural landmarks · 1.2 km
Rochdale Canal Lodge Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.2 km
Rochdale Canal Lock No. 45 And Pikehouse Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.4 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Littleborough War Memorial
Littleborough War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Rochdale Canal Eales Road Canal Bridge
Rochdale Canal Eales Road Canal Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Towns & cities · North West England
Calderbrook
Calderbrook — village in Greater Manchester, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · North West England
Windy Bank
Windy Bank — house in Littleborough, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · North West England
Stubley Old Hall
Stubley Old Hall — Grade II* listed house in Dearnley, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Rochdale Canal Lock No 46 And Windy Bank Bridge
Rochdale Canal Lock No 46 And Windy Bank Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Littleborough, Greater Manchester
Places to stay
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Roch Vale Caravan Park
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📷 5Hotels · North West England
Broadfield Park Hotel
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The Moorlands
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
Dog Hill Scout Campsite
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📷 5Hostels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Mankinholes Youth Hostel
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Baum
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📷 3Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Queen's Hotel
Queen's Hotel — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Weavers Arms Public House
Weavers Arms Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Old Bridge Inn
Old Bridge Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Littleborough, Greater Manchester?
- Littleborough, Greater Manchester is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL15 8AU), in the parish of Rochdale, unparished area.
- What is Littleborough, Greater Manchester?
- Littleborough, Greater Manchester — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Littleborough, Greater Manchester?
- The nearest railway station is Littleborough, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL15 8AU.
- Is Littleborough, Greater Manchester a protected site?
- Yes — Littleborough, Greater Manchester is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Littleborough, Greater Manchester charge admission?
- Littleborough, Greater Manchester typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Littleborough, Greater Manchester?
- The nearest railway station is Littleborough, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL15 8AU.