Visit Denshaw Places

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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Denshaw

  

Denshaw Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Denshaw

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Denshaw history

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The name Denshaw is derived from Old Norse, suggesting a settlement may have existed there during the period of the Danelaw. In 2003, energy company E.ON UK proposed the installation of seven 350-foot (107 m) wind turbines. The application was rejected by Labour-controlled Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council in 2006.

Denshaw landmarks

Christ Church dates from 1863, the year before Denshaw became an ecclesiastical parish. It is part of the Church of England and lies within the Anglican Diocese of Manchester. A Grade II listed building since 19 June 1967, the church dates back to 1863. War Memorial was erected by public subscription in honour of the men who fell and served in the First and Second Wars.

Denshaw geography / climate

At 53°35′32″N 2°2′19″W / 53.59222°N 2.03861°W – -2.5922°W. Denshaw lies on elevated Pennine ground by the River Tame, which flows southwesterly from its source near the Dowry and New Year’s Bridge reservoirs. The land-use is predominantly residential, with outlying land being a mixture of permanent grassland and heath.

You can visit Denshaw places with Walkfo Denshaw to hear history at Denshaw’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Denshaw has 29 places to visit in our interactive Denshaw 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 Denshaw, 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 Denshaw places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Denshaw & the surrounding areas.

“Curated content for millions of locations across the UK, with 29 audio facts unique to Denshaw places in an interactive Denshaw map you can explore.”

Walkfo: Visit Denshaw Places Map
29 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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

  

Best Denshaw places to visit

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

Crompton Hall Crompton Hall was an historic house situated at Crompton Fold in the township of Crompton, Lancashire, and within the historic parish of Prestwich-cum-Oldham .

St Thomas’ Church, Friarmere St Thomas’ Church, Friarmere, also known as Heights Chapel, is a redundant Anglican church on a hillside overlooking the village of Delph, Greater Manchester. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.

Piethorne Reservoir Piethorne Reservoir was built between 1858 and 1868. During excavations in the mid-19th century, a Celtic spear-head with a 5-inch (130 mm) blade was unearthed.

Castleshaw Roman Fort Castleshaw Roman fort was a castellum in the Roman province of Britannia. The fort was constructed in c. AD 79, but fell out of use at some time during the 90s. It was replaced by a smaller fortlet around which a civilian settlement grew. It may have served as a logistical and administrative centre.

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