Holcombe Hill by munki-boy

Harcles Hill

Harcles Hill also known as Holcombe Hill for the southern part Hill End, where Peel Monument, which is also known as Holcombe Tower stands has given that part of the hill its name.

Planning a visit? Places to stay near Harcles Hill

Created: 1 February 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023

West Pennine Moors SSSI Details

Type: SSSI

Harcles Hill Details

Harcles Hill is a 371 metre high hill in Greater Manchester.

Harcles Hill

Higher Ridge (ruin)

Ruins of Higher Ridge on the lower slopes of Harcles Hill above Redisher Wood.

Lower Ridge (ruin)

There is an interesting section of old flagstone wall on the site of the Lower Ridge farmstead.

Middle Ridge (ruin)

Sparse ruins of Middle Ridge below Harcles Hill.

Peel Monument

Completed and openend in 1852 the stone tower is dedicated to Sir. Robert Peel and stands 39 metres high.

Saplin Wood

An area of ancient and semi-natural woodland below Harcles Hill.

Harcles Hill LiDAR Map

A LiDAR Map showing the area around Harcles Hill

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Local History around Harcles Hill

There are some historic monuments around including:

Medieval moated site and later fortified manor house known as Bury Castle 100m west of the parish church Affetside Cross at Affetside 75m north west of the Pack Horse Inn Roman road at Bottom o' th' Knotts Brow Higher Mill, Helmshore Promontory fort called Castlesteads on the east bank of the Irwell 550m SSE of Banks Farm Coking ovens and associated coal workings on Aushaw Moss 450m south west of Lower House.

Harcles Hill

West Pennine Moors SSSI Details

Harcles Hill Details

Harcles Hill

Harcles Hill LiDAR Map

Local History around Harcles Hill

The Salt and Pepper Pots

Holcombe Hill map