Castles · North West England
River Beal
In or near Wardle.
River Beal — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Kevin Waterhouse — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Smithy Bridge · 1.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
River Beal 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Rochdale Canal SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
River Beal is a castle located in North-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features typical of the region.
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Background
History
1212: The Beal valley was recorded as part of the thegnage estate of Kaskenmoor, held on behalf of King John by Roger de Montbegon and William de Nevill. 1892: Ellenroad Cotton Mill was built on the bank of the Beal, and made fine cotton yarn by mule spinning. During operation of a bleaching and dying works, discharge to the river of used dyes and waste would cause it to change colour from one day to another. 1997: Littlewoods PLC changed the course of the river slightly to allow development of their Shaw National Distribution Warehouse Centre. 2005: Raw sewage was discharged to the river, killing thousands of fish and raising health fears among local residents.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.6279, -2.1321
- District
- Rochdale
- Parish
- Rochdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- OL16 2QR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rochdale
- Nearest railway station
- Smithy Bridge — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikipedia: River Beal (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Smithy Bridge
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Rochdale Canal Lodge Bridge
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is River Beal?
- River Beal is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL16 2QR), in the parish of Rochdale, unparished area.
- What is River Beal?
- River Beal — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to River Beal?
- The nearest railway station is Smithy Bridge, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL16 2QR.
- Is River Beal a protected site?
- Yes — River Beal is part of the Rochdale Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does River Beal charge admission?
- River Beal typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to River Beal?
- The nearest railway station is Smithy Bridge, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL16 2QR.