Castles · North West England
Orrell, Greater Manchester
In or near Worthington.
Orrell, Greater Manchester — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Orrell · 0.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Orrell, Greater Manchester is a castle 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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Official information
Orrell is a village in Greater Manchester, characterized by its agricultural origins and proximity to Wigan. The area features a mix of residential and community buildings, with a significant portion of its landscape dedicated to open spaces and countryside.
Place summary
Orrell is a village in Greater Manchester, North-West England, known for its castle. The castle's distinctive features and historical significance highlight the region's architectural heritage.
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Background
History
Orrell derives from the Anglo Saxon ora and hyll, a hill where ore is dug. It has been variously recorded as Horul in 1212, Orel in 1292, Orhull in 1294 and Orul in 1307 and subsequently known as Orrell-in-Makerfield. It was the extreme north-west berewick of the manor of Newton-in-Makerfield before the Norman Conquest of England. In 1212 the manor was held by Richard de Orrell but became divided and was acquired by the Hollands of Upholland and descended to the Lovels and subsequently to the Earls of Derby. After several changes of ownership it belonged to Roger Leigh of Aspull. Orrell was the family name of a number of landowners in the area and branches of the Orrell family held small…
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- Coordinates
- 53.5319, -2.7082
- District
- Wigan
- Parish
- Wigan, unparished area
- Postcode
- WN5 8TE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Makerfield
- Nearest railway station
- Orrell — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.wigan.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Orrell, Greater Manchester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Up Holland War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Upholland War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Campfire Circle
Theatres · 2.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Orrell, Greater Manchester?
- Orrell, Greater Manchester is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode WN5 8TE), in the parish of Wigan, unparished area.
- What is Orrell, Greater Manchester?
- Orrell, Greater Manchester — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Orrell, Greater Manchester?
- The nearest railway station is Orrell, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WN5 8TE.
- Does Orrell, Greater Manchester charge admission?
- Orrell, Greater Manchester typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Orrell, Greater Manchester?
- The nearest railway station is Orrell, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WN5 8TE.