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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Heaton Moor

  

Heaton Moor Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Heaton Moor

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Heaton Moor history

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Before the opening of the railway, Heaton Moor was agricultural land in Heaton Norris. In 1322, there were 32 dwellings suggesting a population of 150, the ten freeholders of the escheated manor had the right to graze on common pasture and to cut wood. The opening of Heaton Chapel railway station marked a turning point in development of the area.

Heaton Moor geography / climate

Heaton Moor is predominantly flat with no rivers or streams. The soil is black and fertile as expected from land that was previously peat moor. Because of its tree-lined roads, it gives the impression of having more space.

You can visit Heaton Moor places with Walkfo Heaton Moor to hear history at Heaton Moor’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Heaton Moor has 117 places to visit in our interactive Heaton Moor 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 Heaton Moor, 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 Heaton Moor places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Heaton Moor & the surrounding areas.

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117 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Best Heaton Moor places to visit

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

Owens Park Owens Park is a large hall of residence located in the Fallowfield district of the city of Manchester . The hall is owned by the University of Manchester and houses 1,056 students . The terms ‘Owens Park’ and ‘Fallowfield Campus’ are sometimes used interchangeably .

Fallowfield Campus Fallowfield Campus is the main residential campus of the University of Manchester . It is located 2 miles (3 km) south of the main university site . The campus is connected by Wilmslow Road and the A34 .

Davenport railway station (England) Davenport railway station is 7 miles (11 km) south east of Manchester Piccadilly on the Buxton Line. The station is located in the Stockport suburb of Stockport, Greater Manchester.

Palmer Mills, Stockport Palmer Mills, Stockport were cotton spinning mills in Portwood, Greater Manchester. Built in the late 19th century, it was taken over by Lancashire Cotton Corporation in the 1930s and sold on. Renamed the Stockport Paper Mill they survived into the 21st century when they were demolished to be replaced by modern businesses.

Our Lady and the Apostles Church, Stockport Our Lady and the Apostles Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in the Edgeley area of Stockport, Greater Manchester. It was built from 1903 to 1905 and replaced St Philip and St James Church, built in 1803, which was the first permanent Catholic church to be built in Stockport after the English Reformation.

Stockport Castle Stockport Castle was a promontory castle in the medieval town overlooking a ford over the River Mersey. It was first documented in 1173, but the next mention of it is in 1535 when it was in ruins. What remained of the castle was demolished in 1775.

St Mary’s Church, Stockport St Mary’s Church is the oldest parish church in the town of Stockport, Greater Manchester. It stands in Churchgate overlooking the market place. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building.

Stockport power station Stockport power station was owned and operated by Stockport Corporation prior to the nationalisation of the British electricity supply industry in 1948. It was redeveloped several times to meet the increased demand for electricity.

St Joseph’s Church, Stockport St Joseph’s Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in Stockport. It was built from 1861 to 1862 and designed by Matthew Ellison Hadfield. It is the only church in England administered by the Priests of the Sacred Heart.

Welkin Mill, Lower Bredbury Welkin Mill, Lower Bredbury is a cotton spinning mill in Stockport, Greater Manchester. It was built in the early years of the 20th century for ring spinning. The 162,000 sq ft (15,100 m) mill occupies a 5.15 acres (2.08 ha) site.

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