Castles · North West England
Kearsley
Kearsley — 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
Kearsley 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
Kearsley is a castle located in North-West England. Its historical significance is marked by its classification as a notable structure in the region.
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Background
History
at Stoneclough.]] Kearsley lay within the historic county boundaries of Lancashire and was industrialised by 1752 when James Brindley solved drainage problems at the Wet Earth Colliery on the borders of Kearsley and Clifton. In 1780, a mill was built at the point where the River Croal meets the River Irwell In 1830 it was described as: "Kersley, a township in the parish of Deane, Hundred of Salford, 7 miles N.W. from Manchester. Inhabitants 1,833. In this township is Kearsley Moor, an extensive common, under the surface of which there are many valuable coalmines". In the Industrial Revolution a papermill, cotton mills, chemical works, an iron foundry, a quarry and 15 coal mines operated…
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- Coordinates
- 53.5300, -2.3700
- District
- Bolton
- Parish
- Bolton, unparished area
- Postcode
- BL4 8SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bolton South and Walkden
Sources
- wikipedia: Kearsley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kearsley?
- Kearsley is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BL4 8SF), in the parish of Bolton, unparished area.
- Does Kearsley charge admission?
- Kearsley typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Kearsley?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BL4 8SF. It sits within the Bolton South and Walkden parliamentary constituency.