Historic churches · North West England
Mosley Common
In or near Croft.
Mosley Common — a church in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Trencherbone Platform · 1.9 km
- Free entry
About
Mosley Common is a church 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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Place summary
Mosley Common is a church located in North-West England. It is notable for its local historical significance and community role.
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Background
History
The original name for the area was Hurst or Tyldesleyhurst (hyrst is Old English for "wooded hill") It was called Mosseld Yard in 1301. Mosley the clearing on mossy ground. In 1695 the Common was part of the Tyldesley Manor. In 1698 Parr Bridge or Mosley Bridge was rebuilt in stone
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- Coordinates
- 53.5098, -2.4304
- District
- Wigan
- Parish
- Wigan, unparished area
- Postcode
- M28 1AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Worsley and Eccles
- Nearest railway station
- Trencherbone Platform — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Mosley Common (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mosley Common?
- Mosley Common is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode M28 1AL), in the parish of Wigan, unparished area.
- What is Mosley Common?
- Mosley Common — a church in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mosley Common?
- The nearest railway station is Trencherbone Platform, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode M28 1AL.
- Is Mosley Common free to visit?
- Yes, Mosley Common is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mosley Common?
- The nearest railway station is Trencherbone Platform, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M28 1AL.