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Kirkham’s Lost Roman Fort
Kirkham Roman Fort stood on top of Carr Hill, just a little way from Kirkham’s town centre today. It was the final one in a succession of Roman structures built there. Before its construction the site was used three times … Continue reading
Posted in Roman Bath Houses,, Roman Forts,, Roman Lancashire
Tagged Kirkham Roman baths, Kirkham Roman fort, Roman Kirkham
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Turton Curiosities, Turton Tower, Bolton
The nine acres grounds around Turton Tower contain a whole host of historical features mostly from its Victorian era, although the tower itself stretches back to Tudor and Medieval times. The grounds and tea rooms are open all year around, with … Continue reading
Preston Dock Curiosities
Preston Dock was constructed in late Victorian times. Now converted into Preston Marina, there are still historical artefacts around from its days as a dock, if you know where to look. Despite the fact that Preston is some 16 miles from the sea, the … Continue reading
Posted in Canal Buildings,, Victorian Lancashire
Tagged Albert Edward Dock, Preston Dock, Preston Marina, Preston Riversway
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Ellen Strange Memorial and Cairn, Holcombe Moor, Helmshore near Bury
On Holcombe Moor stands a stone pillar next to a cairn. The cairn traditionally marks the place where a woman, Ellen Strange, was murdered in 1761. The circumstances of her death and the trial of her murderer were for many years … Continue reading
Three Lancashire Museums to Reopen !
Good news at last on the fate of three of the four remaining closed Lancashire Museums. Lancashire County Council has announced that Helmshore Textile Mills, Queen Street Mill in Burnley and Judges’ Lodgings in Lancaster will open on Fridays, Saturdays and … Continue reading
Robin Hood’s Well, Helmshore near Bury
On the Helmshore side of Holcombe Moor stands Robin Hood’s Well. It would have been a welcome place for pilgrims to rest and take a drink on their way to Whalley Abbey. This medieval route is marked by the nearby Pilgrims … Continue reading
Cuerdale Viking Hoard Returns To Lancashire !
The Atkinson Museum in Southport currently has a Viking Exhibition that brings the Cuerdale Hoard back to Lancashire. Normally it is only on display in London, so why not visit and take this rare chance to see it on your doorstep? … Continue reading
Grants Tower, Ramsbottom, Bury
Grants Tower is built at Top o’ th’ Hoof, Ramsbottom. It stands on the spot where the Grant family are said to have first looked down on the Irwell Valley, on their arrival in 1783. They had embarked on an epic trek in … Continue reading
Turton Tower, Chapeltown, Near Bolton
In the early 1400s a Pele tower was built on a high commanding spot in Turton. It was a three story rectangular defendable structure, with four foot thick walls and narrow windows. This was a turbulent time with the possibility of raiders coming down … Continue reading
Melandra Castle, Roman Fort, Glossop
About a mile and a half from Glossop, on a piece of high ground overlooking the River Etherow, are the earthwork remains of Melandra Castle. This was an auxiliary Roman fort. It’s now a scheduled ancient monument owned by the local … Continue reading
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Tagged Ardotalia, Melandra Castle, Melandra Roman fort, Roman fort Glossop
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