Peel Monument by munki-boy
Peel Monument
Peel Monument or Holcombe Tower is a well-known landmark due to its prominent position on the Hill End part of Harcles or Holcombe Hill.
Completed and openend in 1852 the stone tower is dedicated to Sir. Robert Peel and stands 39 metres high. There is a staircase inside which leads to a viewing platform from where it is said four counties can be seen.
Created: 1 February 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
West Pennine Moors SSSI Details
Type: SSSI
Peel Monument
Local History around Peel Monument
There are some historic monuments around including:
Medieval moated site and later fortified manor house known as Bury Castle 100m west of the parish churchHigher Mill, HelmshoreRoman road at Bottom o' th' Knotts BrowAffetside Cross at Affetside 75m north west of the Pack Horse InnCoking ovens and associated coal workings on Aushaw Moss 450m south west of Lower HousePromontory fort called Castlesteads on the east bank of the Irwell 550m SSE of Banks Farm.
