Castles · North West England
River Beal
River Beal — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- 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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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.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6279, -2.1321
- District
- Rochdale
- Parish
- Rochdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- OL16 2QR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rochdale
Sources
- wikipedia: River Beal (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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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.
- 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?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode OL16 2QR. It sits within the Rochdale parliamentary constituency.