Castles · North West England
Blackrod
Blackrod is a town and civil parish situated within the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton in Greater Manchester, England. Nestled in the historic county of Lancashire, Blackrod is approximately four mile
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Blackrod is a town and civil parish situated within the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton in Greater Manchester, England. Nestled in the historic county of Lancashire, Blackrod is approximately four miles (six kilometres) northeast of Wigan and 6+1⁄2 miles (10.5 kilometres) west of Bolton. According to the 2011 United Kingdom census, the town has a population of 5,345. Blackrod was once a centre for coal mining.
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Blackrod is a town and civil parish situated within the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton in Greater Manchester, England. Nestled in the historic county of Lancashire, Blackrod is approximately four miles (six kilometres) northeast of Wigan and 6+1⁄2 miles (10.5 kilometres) west of Bolton. According to the 2011 United Kingdom census, the town has a population of 5,345. Blackrod was once a centre for coal mining.
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Background
History
The name Blackrod derives from the Old English, blaec and rodu, meaning a "dark clearing". The first mention of the town dates to 1189, when it was recorded as Blacherode. It was recorded as Blakerodein 1200, and Blacrode in 1220. Another suggestion is that "rod" may refer to Holy Rood, Cross of Christ. Blackrod is reputed to be the site of a Roman station and they built a fort on the northern side of the town, on what is now a residential area called Castle Croft. The A6 road is built along the course of a Roman road that passes below the hill on which the town is built. In the first half of the 12th century the manor of Blackrod was held by William Peverel, but was confiscated by the king…
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- Coordinates
- 53.5898, -2.5809
- District
- Bolton
- Parish
- Blackrod
- Postcode
- BL6 5TJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bolton West
Sources
- wikipedia: Blackrod (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blackrod?
- Blackrod is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BL6 5TJ), in the parish of Blackrod.
- Does Blackrod charge admission?
- Blackrod typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Blackrod?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BL6 5TJ. It sits within the Bolton West parliamentary constituency.