Castles · West Midlands
Salford
Salford — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Salford is a castle in england-west-midlands, 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
Salford is a castle located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance, although specific details about its era or architectural style are not provided.
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Background
History
was a Royal Manor of Anglo-Saxon origin centred on the demesne of Salford.]] The earliest known evidence of human activity in what is now Salford is provided by the Neolithic flint arrow-heads and workings discovered on Kersal Moor and the River Irwell, suggesting that the area was inhabited 7–10,000 years ago. The raw material for such tools was scarce and unsuitable for working, and as a result they are not of the quality found elsewhere. Other finds include a Neolithic axe-hammer found near Mode Wheel, during the excavation of the Manchester Ship Canal in 1890, and a Bronze Age cremation urn during the construction of a road on the Broughton Hall estate in 1873. The Brigantes were the…
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- Coordinates
- 53.4830, -2.2931
- District
- Salford
- Parish
- Salford, unparished area
- Postcode
- M6 5TE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salford
Sources
- wikipedia: Salford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Salford?
- Salford is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M6 5TE), in the parish of Salford, unparished area.
- Does Salford charge admission?
- Salford typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Salford?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode M6 5TE. It sits within the Salford parliamentary constituency.