Castles · North West England
Tottington, Greater Manchester
In or near Holcombe.
Tottington, Greater Manchester — 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
- Burrs Country Park Halt · 2.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Tottington, 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tottington is a castle located in Greater Manchester, North-West England. It is notable for its historical significance in the region. The castle's architecture reflects the styles and influences of its time.
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Background
History
There is no mention of Tottington in the Domesday Book and little evidence of a settlement before the Norman conquest. The earliest extant record of Tottington is from 1212 when it was recorded as Totinton. Tottington's name is most likely derived from the Old English for the land or farmstead belonging to a man called Tota; or "tot" may be from an Old English word meaning "hilltop lookout point". Tottington was part of the larger Royal Manor of Tottington, which comprised the northern part of the parish of Bury and was originally part of the De Montbegon Barony (Roger de Montbegon was present at the signing of the Magna Carta). Throughout the Middle Ages the manor was reduced as land was…
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- Coordinates
- 53.6130, -2.3390
- District
- Bury
- Parish
- Bury, unparished area
- Postcode
- BL8 3LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bury North
- Nearest railway station
- Burrs Country Park Halt — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Tottington, Greater Manchester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Tottington Cenotaph
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Tottington
Villages · 0.1 km
Walshaw
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Congregational Chapel
Chapels · 1.4 km
Christ Church, Walshaw
Historic churches · 1.4 km
Castlesteads
Vineyards · 2.0 km
Summerseat House
Historic houses · 2.1 km
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Stone Cycle
Public art & sculpture · 2.1 km
Burrs Country Park Caravan Club
Campsites · 2.2 km
Affetside Cross
Historic houses · 2.3 km
Burrs Country Park
Parks · 2.3 km
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Tottington Cenotaph
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Walshaw
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📷 3Chapels · North West England
Congregational Chapel
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📷 3Historic churches · North West England
Christ Church, Walshaw
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📷 5Vineyards · North West England
Castlesteads
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Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Burrs Country Park Caravan Club
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
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Crompton Lodge Caravan Park
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
Ashworth Valley Scout Camp Site
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tottington, Greater Manchester?
- Tottington, Greater Manchester is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BL8 3LY), in the parish of Bury, unparished area.
- What is Tottington, Greater Manchester?
- Tottington, Greater Manchester — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tottington, Greater Manchester?
- The nearest railway station is Burrs Country Park Halt, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BL8 3LY.
- Is Tottington, Greater Manchester a protected site?
- Yes — Tottington, Greater Manchester is part of the West Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Tottington, Greater Manchester charge admission?
- Tottington, Greater Manchester typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Tottington, Greater Manchester?
- The nearest railway station is Burrs Country Park Halt, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BL8 3LY.