Articles about the West Pennine Moors

Local Waterfalls

Local Waterfalls

A guide to the local West Pennine area waterfalls and perhaps a few others nearby in Lancashire.

A guide to the local West Pennine area waterfalls and perhaps a few others nearby in Lancashire.

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West Pennine Fossils

West Pennine Fossils

The fossils that can be found in the West Pennine Moors and surrounding areas

The fossils that can be found in the West Pennine Moors and surrounding areas

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Prehistoric Monuments

Prehistoric Monuments

Looking at evidence for prehistoric human activity in the West Pennine Moors area.

Looking at evidence for prehistoric human activity in the West Pennine Moors area.

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Hasty Knoll and the Legend of The Thieves Grave

Hasty Knoll and the Legend of The Thieves Grave

Looking at old descriptions of three ‘lost’ barrows and tumuli - or are they really all one?

Looking at old descriptions of three 'lost' barrows and tumuli - or are they really all one?

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Medieval Knollshaw

Medieval Knollshaw

How Knollshaw got its name and a look into a Medieval document describing the old boundary of the area with some interesting place-names lost to us today.

How Knollshaw got its name and a look into a Medieval document describing the old boundary of the area with some interesting place-names lost to us today.

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Rivington Reservoirs - What lies beneath?

Rivington Reservoirs - What lies beneath?

Find out what really lies beneath the waters of the Rivington Reservoirs, probably not what you heard. Reconstructed in 3D.

Find out what really lies beneath the waters of the Rivington Reservoirs, probably not what you heard. Reconstructed in 3D.

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West Pennine Coal and Clay

West Pennine Coal and Clay

Historic coal and clay mining in the West Pennine Moors.

Historic coal and clay mining in the West Pennine Moors.

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Rivington Pike Easter Fair

Rivington Pike Easter Fair

The Easter fair held traditionally on Rivington Pike each year, with food and refreshments available at the Rivington Barns for those who prefer not to climb the hill.

The Easter fair held traditionally on Rivington Pike each year, with food and refreshments available at the Rivington Barns for those who prefer not to climb the hill.

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The Stone Heads of Bolton and Beyond

The Stone Heads of Bolton and Beyond

Mysterious stone heads have been found in and around Bolton, some presumed to be ancient, others not so old but still of interest.

Mysterious stone heads have been found in and around Bolton, some presumed to be ancient, others not so old but still of interest.

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