Villages · North West England
Shawforth
In or near Wardle.
Shawforth — a village in england north west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Walsden · 4.3 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shawforth is a village located in North-West England. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village is part of the Metropolitan Borough of Rossendale, contributing to the area's local heritage and community. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere typical of small English villages.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6813, -2.1650
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Rossendale
- Parish
- Whitworth
- Postcode
- OL12 8HF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rossendale and Darwen
- Nearest railway station
- Walsden — 4.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2638109 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shawforth?
- Shawforth is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL12 8HF), in the parish of Whitworth.
- What is Shawforth?
- Shawforth — a village in england north west.
- How do I get to Shawforth?
- The nearest railway station is Walsden, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL12 8HF.
- Is Shawforth a protected site?
- Yes — Shawforth is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Shawforth?
- The nearest railway station is Walsden, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL12 8HF.