Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Offerton, Greater Manchester
In or near Hazel Grove.
Offerton is a suburb of Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. It lies within the historic county boundaries of Cheshire, and became part of Greater Manchester in 1974. Offerton was formerly a civil
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Woodsmoor · 1.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Offerton in Greater Manchester, the nearest railway station is Woodsmoor, located 1.3 km away. Entry to the church is free. The postcode for sat-nav is SK2 7EN.
About
Offerton is a suburb of Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. It lies within the historic county boundaries of Cheshire, and became part of Greater Manchester in 1974. Offerton was formerly a civil parish, which was abolished in 1900 to become part of Hazel Grove and Bramhall. A parish called Offerton Park existed between 2002 and 2011, which covered one of the area's housing estates. Offerton gives its name to an electoral ward, although the ward excludes the older part of Offerton around Offerton Green.
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From the Wikipedia article
Offerton is a suburb of Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. It lies within the historic county boundaries of Cheshire, and became part of Greater Manchester in 1974. Offerton was formerly a civil parish, which was abolished in 1900 to become part of Hazel Grove and Bramhall. A parish called Offerton Park existed between 2002 and 2011, which covered one of the area's housing estates. Offerton gives its name to an electoral ward, although the ward excludes the older part of Offerton around Offerton Green.
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Background
History
The suburb was historically a township in the ancient parish of Stockport, which formed part of the Macclesfield Hundred of Cheshire. From the 17th century onwards, parishes were gradually given various civil functions under the poor laws, in addition to their original ecclesiastical functions; in some cases, including Stockport, these were exercised by each township rather than the parish as a whole. In 1866, the legal definition of 'parish' was changed to be the areas used for administering the poor laws, and so Offerton became a civil parish. When elected parish and district councils were created in 1894, Offerton was given a parish council and included in the Stockport Rural District.…
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- Coordinates
- 53.3939, -2.1257
- District
- Stockport
- Parish
- Stockport, unparished area
- Postcode
- SK2 7EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hazel Grove
- Nearest railway station
- Woodsmoor — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Offerton, Greater Manchester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Offerton, Greater Manchester?
- Offerton, Greater Manchester is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK2 7EN), in the parish of Stockport, unparished area.
- What is Offerton, Greater Manchester?
- Offerton is a suburb of Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. It lies within the historic county boundaries of Cheshire, and became part of Greater Manchester in 1974. Offerton was formerly a civil
- How do I get to Offerton, Greater Manchester?
- The nearest railway station is Woodsmoor, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK2 7EN.
- Is Offerton, Greater Manchester free to visit?
- Yes, Offerton, Greater Manchester is free to enter.
- How do I get to Offerton, Greater Manchester?
- The nearest railway station is Woodsmoor, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK2 7EN.