Castles · North West England
Ince-in-Makerfield
Ince-in-Makerfield — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ince-in-Makerfield 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
Ince-in-Makerfield is a castle located in North-West England. It is notable for its historical significance, though specific details about its era or architectural style are not provided. The site contributes to the rich tapestry of the region's heritage.
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Background
History
]] The earliest mention of the manor of Ince and the Ince family dates from 1202, at which point it was under the barony of Newton in Makerfield (Newton le Willows). There were four halls in Ince. Both the manor of Ince and the original hall on Warrington Road were held by a family of the same name, who also owned the manor of Aspull and had close ties to the Hindley family. The lineage was replaced by the Gerard family by marriage in the reign of Henry IV, who adopted the name Gerard family of Ince, and the manor remained with them for several centuries until William Gerard sold it to the Earl of Balcarres at some point between 1796 and 1825. It was of timber framed construction. A branch…
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- Coordinates
- 53.5402, -2.5990
- District
- Wigan
- Parish
- Wigan, unparished area
- Postcode
- WN2 2LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wigan
Sources
- wikipedia: Ince-in-Makerfield (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ince-in-Makerfield?
- Ince-in-Makerfield is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode WN2 2LA), in the parish of Wigan, unparished area.
- Does Ince-in-Makerfield charge admission?
- Ince-in-Makerfield typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Ince-in-Makerfield?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode WN2 2LA. It sits within the Wigan parliamentary constituency.