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Mellor
Also known as: Mellor, Manceinion Fwyaf
Mellor — village in Greater Manchester, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Marple · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Mellor is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,394 people. Address: SK6. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Greater Manchester, UK". Coordinates: 53.3969°, -2.0285°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Mellor is a village in the Stockport district, in Greater Manchester, England; it lies between Marple Bridge and New Mills in Derbyshire. It was a civil parish in the county of Derbyshire until 1936, when it was transferred to Cheshire. In 1974, it became part of the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, in Greater Manchester.
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Background
History
The name Mellor does not appear in the Norman-era Domesday Book, although the neighbouring settlement of Ludworth (recorded as Lodeuorde) is listed. It is possible that Ludworth originally included Mellor and that they split into two distinct areas at a later date. The Saxons built a church at the southernmost end of the Iron Age settlement at some point in the 7th or 8th centuries. The church was subsequently destroyed and rebuilt, possibly several times. St. Thomas' Church has the oldest known wooden pulpit in Britain, possibly the world. Dating from the reign of Edward II (1307–1327), it is octagonal and carved from a single piece of wood. The church also has a 12th-century font.…
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- Coordinates
- 53.3969, -2.0285
- District
- Stockport
- Parish
- Stockport, unparished area
- Postcode
- SK6
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hazel Grove
- Population
- 2,394
- Nearest railway station
- Marple — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q683822 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Mellor, Greater Manchester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: View of Mellor 2008.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
St. Thomas' Church, Mellor
Historic churches · 0.0 km
Mellor hill fort
Hill forts · 0.0 km
Mellor
Villages · 0.9 km
Mellor War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Linnet Clough Scout Camp
Campsites · 1.2 km
Mellor Mill dig site
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Bridge over mill stream immediately east of Bottoms Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
Mellor Cross
Viewpoints · 1.6 km
Forge Bank Mill
Watermills · 1.6 km
Marple Bridge Congregational Church War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Marple Bridge United Reformed Church War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Samuel Oldknow's home
Historic houses · 1.7 km
Mellor is a town located in the West Midlands region of England with a population of 2,394. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,394
- Constituency
- Hazel Grove
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Mellor
85 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Mellor →
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Methodist Chapel
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Robin Hood's Picking Rods
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Hayfield, Derbyshire
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📷 7Hotels · East Midlands
Kinder Lodge
Kinder Lodge — a hotel in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Hayfield Campsite
Hayfield Campsite — a campsite in england east midlands.
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Mellor hill fort
Mellor hill fort — prehistoric site in North West England.
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All Saints Church, Marple
All Saints Church, Marple — church in Marple, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · Yorkshire & the Humber
Broadhurstedge Plantation
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📷 3Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Church of St Martin, Marple
Church of St Martin, Marple — Grade II* listed church in Marple, Stockport, UK.
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Dukinfield Moravian Church
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Ewen Fields
Ewen Fields is a stadium in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Watermills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Forge Bank Mill
Forge Bank Mill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Godley Reservoir
Godley Reservoir — reservoir in Greater Manchester, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Goyt Cliff Viaduct
Goyt Cliff Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hyde war memorial
Hyde war memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Iron Bridge
Iron Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Marple Aqueduct
Marple Aqueduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
St. Thomas' Church, Mellor
St. Thomas' Church, Mellor — church in Mellor, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
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Mellor hill fort
Mellor hill fort — prehistoric site in North West England.
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Mellor War Memorial
Mellor War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Linnet Clough Scout Camp
Linnet Clough Scout Camp — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Mellor Mill dig site
Mellor Mill dig site — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Mellor
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Linnet Clough Scout Camp
Linnet Clough Scout Camp — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Shaw Farm - Static Caravans
Shaw Farm - Static Caravans — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Far Benfield Farm Caravan Storage
Far Benfield Farm Caravan Storage — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Boarfold Scout Camp
Boarfold Scout Camp — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 7Hotels · East Midlands
Kinder Lodge
Kinder Lodge — a hotel in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Hayfield Campsite
Hayfield Campsite — a campsite in england east midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
Maple Tree
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Hare And Hounds Hotel
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📷 4Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Rams Head Hotel
Rams Head Hotel — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Disley Friends Meeting House
Disley Friends Meeting House in England North West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Crown Inn, Glossop
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mellor?
- Mellor is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK6), in the parish of Stockport, unparished area.
- What is Mellor?
- Mellor — village in Greater Manchester, UK.
- How do I get to Mellor?
- The nearest railway station is Marple, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK6.
- Is Mellor free to visit?
- Yes, Mellor is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mellor?
- The nearest railway station is Marple, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK6.