Visit Broadclough Places

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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Broadclough

  

Broadclough Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Broadclough

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Broadclough history

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A Danish chieftain was killed in a battle between the Danes and Saxons. His grave is said to be at a farm near Stubbylee, which is located around 1 1/2 miles south of Broadclough. The Goidelic Celts occupied the area and wolves were encountered in the hills as late as the 13th century.

Broadclough Dykes

Broadclough Dykes has been argued to be the most important archaeological site in the East Lancashire area. It has been claimed that in the 10th century, the Anglo-Saxons battled against Gaels and Norsemen. Some argue this was the setting for an encampment of an army before the Battle of Brunanburh. Others believe it is a cross dyke, perhaps sharing its history with other neolithic features in the area.

Broadclough Buildings

Broadclough historically sat in the Forest of Rossendale’s Newchurch township, being a clough within the Bacup Booth. It was the seat of the Whittaker family, who held the position of Greave of the Forest as a quasi-hereditary title from around 1515. The hall was originally built around 1596, with a coach house believed to date from circa 1750 featuring a rare recessed frontage with veranda.

Broadclough geography / climate

The geography of Broadclough is central to the development of the settlement. It is a three-sided valley cut through at the northeast end by the River Irwell. There is a trig point on the summit of Brex Height which marks the extent of the village’s hinterland to the west.

You can visit Broadclough places with Walkfo Broadclough to hear history at Broadclough’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Broadclough has 16 places to visit in our interactive Broadclough map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Broadclough, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Broadclough places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Broadclough & the surrounding areas.

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16 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Broadclough tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Broadclough

  

Best Broadclough places to visit

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Broadclough has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Broadclough’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Broadclough’s information audio spots:

St Nicholas Church, Newchurch St Nicholas Church in Newchurch, Lancashire, is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Manchester. It was founded in the early 16th century.

Astronomy Centre The Astronomy Centre is an astronomical observatory located in northern England. It is run by experienced amateur astronomers and is open to the public at certain times.

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