Castles · North West England
Horwich
Horwich — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Colin Pyle — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Horwich 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
Horwich is a castle located in North-West England. It is known for its historical significance in the region.
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Background
History
The name Horwich derives from the Old English har and wice, meaning the place at the grey wych-elm and in 1221 was recorded as Horewic. The name was recorded as Harewych in 1277 and Horewyche in 1327.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5920, -2.5400
- District
- Bolton
- Parish
- Horwich
- Postcode
- BL6 6DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bolton West
- Official site
- www.horwich.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Horwich (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Horwich?
- Horwich is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BL6 6DT), in the parish of Horwich.
- Does Horwich charge admission?
- Horwich typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Horwich?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BL6 6DT. It sits within the Bolton West parliamentary constituency.