Castles · North West England
Swinton, Greater Manchester
Swinton, Greater Manchester — 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
Swinton, Greater Manchester 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
Swinton Castle is located in Greater Manchester, North-West England. This historic structure is known for its distinctive architectural features, though specific details about its era or designation are not provided.
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Background
History
The name Swinton derives from the Old English swin, pigs and tun, an enclosure, farmstead or manor estate. An early form was Swynton. During the Middle Ages, Swinton belonged to Whalley Abbey. Later, lands at Swinton were granted to Thurston Tyldesley, then of Wardley Hall. Documents record that certain areas belonged to the Knights Hospitaller. In 1817 some Swinton weavers joined in the Blanketeers' demonstration and marched to London to put their grievances to the Prince Regent. In 1842 some Swinton people took part in Chartist agitations and tried to destroy a local colliery. Sunday schools and libraries were established in Swinton at quite an early period. Swinton Industrial School was…
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- Coordinates
- 53.5122, -2.3412
- District
- Salford
- Parish
- Salford, unparished area
- Postcode
- M27 6ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Worsley and Eccles
- Official site
- www.salford.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Swinton, Greater Manchester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swinton, Greater Manchester?
- Swinton, Greater Manchester is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode M27 6ES), in the parish of Salford, unparished area.
- Does Swinton, Greater Manchester charge admission?
- Swinton, Greater Manchester typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Swinton, Greater Manchester?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode M27 6ES. It sits within the Worsley and Eccles parliamentary constituency.