Castles · North West England
Royton
In or near Wardle.
Royton — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mills Hill · 3.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Royton 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
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Royton is a castle located in North-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features characteristic of the region.
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Background
History
There is evidence of Stone Age human activity in the area, by way of a Neolithic stone axe found at Royton Park. The ancient Britons are thought to have inhabited the area, and the Romans to have traversed it; There is no physical manifestation of the Vikings/Norsemen in the locality, but toponymic evidence implies they have been present;
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- Coordinates
- 53.5660, -2.1210
- District
- Oldham
- Parish
- Oldham, unparished area
- Postcode
- OL2 6QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
- Nearest railway station
- Mills Hill — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Royton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Church of St Anne, Royton
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Royton?
- Royton is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL2 6QA), in the parish of Oldham, unparished area.
- What is Royton?
- Royton — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Royton?
- The nearest railway station is Mills Hill, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL2 6QA.
- Is Royton a protected site?
- Yes — Royton is part of the Rochdale Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Royton charge admission?
- Royton typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Royton?
- The nearest railway station is Mills Hill, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL2 6QA.