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Historic houses · North West England

Lower Hempshaw's Ruins

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Lower Hempshaw's Ruins — a historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Higher Hempshaw's - geograph.org.uk - 5729741

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Adlington · 5.5 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Lower 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

Lower Hempshaw's Ruins are located in North-West England. This historic house site features remnants of a structure that reflects the architectural history of the region. The ruins are of interest for their historical significance and connection to the area's past.

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

Coordinates
53.6425, -2.5364
County
Lancashire
District
Chorley
Parish
Rivington
Postcode
BL6 7SJ
Parliamentary constituency
Chorley
Nearest railway station
Adlington5.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lower Hempshaw's Ruins?
Lower Hempshaw's Ruins is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BL6 7SJ), in the parish of Rivington.
What is Lower Hempshaw's Ruins?
Lower Hempshaw's Ruins — a historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Lower Hempshaw's Ruins?
The nearest railway station is Adlington, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BL6 7SJ.
Is Lower Hempshaw's Ruins a protected site?
Yes — Lower Hempshaw's Ruins is part of the West Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Lower Hempshaw's Ruins?
The nearest railway station is Adlington, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BL6 7SJ.