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Heaton Moor

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Heaton Moor is a suburb of Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. It is one of the Four Heatons and borders Heaton Chapel, Heaton Norris and Heaton Mersey. Heaton Moor has Victorian housing, built be

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
  • Free entry

About

Heaton Moor is a suburb of Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. It is one of the Four Heatons and borders Heaton Chapel, Heaton Norris and Heaton Mersey. Heaton Moor has Victorian housing, built between 1852 and 1892, along affluent tree-lined streets which follow the field patterns of a former agricultural economy.

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Heaton Moor is a suburb of Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. It is one of the Four Heatons and borders Heaton Chapel, Heaton Norris and Heaton Mersey. Heaton Moor has Victorian housing, built between 1852 and 1892, along affluent tree-lined streets which follow the field patterns of a former agricultural economy.

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Background

History

Before the opening of the railway, Heaton Moor was agricultural land in Heaton Norris. The land supported pigs, cattle and cereal. Heaton Norris was part of the Manchester barony of the Grelley family but, between 1162 and 1180, it belonged to William le Norreys. Evidence of this pre-railway existence can be seen from the name Shaw Farm, Shaw Fold farm and the road pattern; Heaton Moor Road, Shaw Road, Shaw Fold Lane, Pin Fold, Green Lane. Parsonage Road and Cranbourne Avenue follow the lines of ancient tracks. there was uproar amongst locals; it was announced that it could be replaced by a Varsity bar. A Save Our Savoy campaign was launched. Plans for the bar were rejected. It has new…

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Coordinates
53.4170, -2.1890
District
Stockport
Parish
Stockport, unparished area
Postcode
SK4 4EE
Parliamentary constituency
Stockport

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Heaton Moor?
Heaton Moor is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK4 4EE), in the parish of Stockport, unparished area.
Is Heaton Moor free to visit?
Yes, Heaton Moor is free to enter.
How do I get to Heaton Moor?
Drivers can navigate to postcode SK4 4EE. It sits within the Stockport parliamentary constituency.