Castles · North West England
Radcliffe, Greater Manchester
In or near Holcombe.
Radcliffe, Greater Manchester — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kearsley · 3.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Radcliffe, 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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Place summary
Radcliffe, Greater Manchester, features a castle that reflects the region's historical architecture. Situated in North-West England, it is notable for its local significance and historical context within the area. The castle's design and structure contribute to the understanding of the region's past.
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Background
History
The first human settlements in the area, albeit seasonal, are thought to have been as far back as 6,000BC during the Mesolithic period. Archaeological excavations in 1949 at Radcliffe Ees (a level plain along the north bank of the Irwell, formed by retreating glacial deposits during the previous ice age) found evidence of pre-historic activity, suggesting a lake village site, but dating techniques of the time were unreliable. Further investigations in 1961 revealed rows of sharpened posts and worked timbers, but no further dating evidence was collected. In 1911, while repairs to the bridge at Radcliffe Bridge were underway, a stone axe-hammer was found in the river bed. The 8.5 in large…
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- Coordinates
- 53.5615, -2.3268
- District
- Bury
- Parish
- Bury, unparished area
- Postcode
- M26 2TT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bury South
- Nearest railway station
- Kearsley — 3.7 km
- Official site
- www.radcliffemarket.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Radcliffe, Greater Manchester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Radcliffe Cenotaph
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Odeon Radcliffe
Theatres · 0.2 km
Radcliffe Market
Farmers’ markets · 0.4 km
LYR1
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Outwood Viaduct
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
Withins Lane Wharf
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Radcliffe Tower
Hill forts · 1.2 km
Radcliffe Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.2 km
Parish Church of St Mary, Radcliffe
Historic churches · 1.3 km
Slab
Public art & sculpture · 1.5 km
7 Steles
Public art & sculpture · 1.6 km
RW19
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
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Radcliffe Cenotaph
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Odeon Radcliffe
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Radcliffe Market
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LYR1
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Outwood Viaduct
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Withins Lane Wharf
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Red Hall Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Radcliffe, Greater Manchester?
- Radcliffe, Greater Manchester is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode M26 2TT), in the parish of Bury, unparished area.
- What is Radcliffe, Greater Manchester?
- Radcliffe, Greater Manchester — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Radcliffe, Greater Manchester?
- The nearest railway station is Kearsley, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode M26 2TT.
- Does Radcliffe, Greater Manchester charge admission?
- Radcliffe, Greater Manchester typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Radcliffe, Greater Manchester?
- The nearest railway station is Kearsley, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M26 2TT.