Castles · North West England
Worsley
In or near Manchester.
Worsley — 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
- Walkden · 1.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Worsley 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
Worsley is a castle located in North-West England. It is known for its historical significance and architectural features, though specific details about its era or designation are not provided.
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Background
History
Two Roman roads run through the area. Connecting Mamucium (Manchester) with Coccium (Wigan), one passes through Worsley near Drywood, and over Mosley Common. The present-day A6 road follows part of the course of another Roman road, which passes through the northern part of the area near Walkden and Little Hulton. In 1947 a hoard of 550 Roman coins was found near a quarry in Boothstown, dated to between AD 250 and 275, and in 1958 the head of a man was found on Worsley Moss. Named "Worsley man", and originally thought to be no more than 20 years old, upon the discovery of Lindow Man it was re-examined and dated to approximately the 2nd century AD, in the Romano-British period. , who built…
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- Coordinates
- 53.5093, -2.3845
- District
- Salford
- Parish
- Salford, unparished area
- Postcode
- M28 2QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Worsley and Eccles
- Nearest railway station
- Walkden — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.salford.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Worsley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Polly's Grave
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Worsley Old Hall
Historic pubs · 0.6 km
Worsley War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
St Mark's Church, Worsley
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Mining crane sculpture
Public art & sculpture · 1.0 km
Worsley Road
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Bridge over branches of Bridgewater Canal at The Delph
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Worsley Road
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Worsley Court House
Historic houses · 1.0 km
Rock House
Historic houses · 1.0 km
Bridgewater Ent
Public art & sculpture · 1.1 km
The Old Nick
Historic houses · 1.1 km
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Worsley War Memorial
Worsley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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St Mark's Church, Worsley
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Worsley Road
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Worsley?
- Worsley is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode M28 2QP), in the parish of Salford, unparished area.
- What is Worsley?
- Worsley — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Worsley?
- The nearest railway station is Walkden, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode M28 2QP.
- Does Worsley charge admission?
- Worsley typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Worsley?
- The nearest railway station is Walkden, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M28 2QP.