Archaeological sites · North West England
Pigeon Tower
In or near Haigh.
Pigeon Tower — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Matt Harrop — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Adlington · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Pigeon Tower is a archaeological 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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Official information
Rivington Terraced Gardens, designed by Thomas Mawson for Lord Leverhulme, is a historic park and garden featuring a blend of formal and natural landscapes. Visitors can explore various structures, including the notable Pigeon Tower, and enjoy scenic views of the surrounding moors and valleys.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pigeon Tower is an archaeological site located in North-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and the insights it provides into past agricultural practices.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.6243, -2.5464
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Chorley
- Parish
- Rivington
- Postcode
- BL6 7SA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chorley
- Nearest railway station
- Adlington — 3.9 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/305065989 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pigeon Tower?
- Pigeon Tower is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BL6 7SA), in the parish of Rivington.
- What is Pigeon Tower?
- Pigeon Tower — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pigeon Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Adlington, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BL6 7SA.
- Is Pigeon Tower a protected site?
- Yes — Pigeon Tower is part of the West Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Pigeon Tower free to visit?
- Yes, Pigeon Tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pigeon Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Adlington, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BL6 7SA.