Memorials & monuments · North West England
Oldham first Rugby League match
In or near Calderbrook.
Oldham first Rugby League match — a memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
michael ely — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Greenfield · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Oldham first Rugby League match is a memorial 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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Place summary
The Oldham First Rugby League Match memorial is located in North-West England. It commemorates the inaugural rugby league match, marking a significant moment in the sport's history. The memorial serves as a reminder of the region's contribution to rugby league.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5536, -2.0841
- District
- Oldham
- Parish
- Oldham, unparished area
- Postcode
- OL1 4JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oldham East and Saddleworth
- Nearest railway station
- Greenfield — 4.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/11715933581 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oldham first Rugby League match?
- Oldham first Rugby League match is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL1 4JJ), in the parish of Oldham, unparished area.
- What is Oldham first Rugby League match?
- Oldham first Rugby League match — a memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Oldham first Rugby League match?
- The nearest railway station is Greenfield, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL1 4JJ.
- Is Oldham first Rugby League match free to visit?
- Yes, Oldham first Rugby League match is free to enter.
- How do I get to Oldham first Rugby League match?
- The nearest railway station is Greenfield, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL1 4JJ.