Castles · North West England
Whitefield, Greater Manchester
Whitefield, 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
Whitefield, 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
Whitefield, located in Greater Manchester, is a castle in North-West England. It is notable for its historical significance within the region. The structure reflects the architectural styles of its time, contributing to the area's heritage.
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Background
History
In Elizabethan times, Whitefield was mostly moorland and until the 19th century existed, along with the districts of Ringley, Unsworth and Outwood, as part of the Manor of Pilkington. In 1485 Richard III was killed in the Battle of Bosworth. The Earl of Richmond, representing the House of Lancaster, was crowned Henry VII. Sir William Stanley may have placed the crown upon his head. As a reward for the support of his family, on 27 October 1485 Henry made Thomas Stanley the Earl of Derby. Thomas Pilkington was attainted, and in February 1489 Earl Thomas was given many confiscated estates including those of Pilkington, which included the township of Pilkington, and Bury. With their seat at…
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- Coordinates
- 53.5521, -2.2992
- District
- Bury
- Parish
- Bury, unparished area
- Postcode
- M45 7YB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bury South
- Official site
- www.whitefieldgarrick.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Whitefield, Greater Manchester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitefield, Greater Manchester?
- Whitefield, Greater Manchester is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode M45 7YB), in the parish of Bury, unparished area.
- Does Whitefield, Greater Manchester charge admission?
- Whitefield, Greater Manchester typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Whitefield, Greater Manchester?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode M45 7YB. It sits within the Bury South parliamentary constituency.