
Whimberry Hill by munki-boy
Whimberry Hill
Whimberry Hill is a small peak, off the eastern side of Winter Hill. Named for its former abundance of Whimberries, the local dialect for the Bilberry - a plant with small, purple, edible berries that are similar to blueberries.
Created: 11 July 2021 Edited: 29 November 2023
Whimberry Hill Details
Whimberry Hill is a 340 metre high hill in Greater Manchester.
Whimberry Hill
Whimberry Hill LiDAR Map
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Local History around Whimberry Hill
There are some historic monuments around including:
Round cairn on Winter HillCoking ovens and associated coal workings on Aushaw Moss 450m south west of Lower HouseSteam tramway reversing triangleStone circle, ring cairn and two round cairns on Cheetham CloseRound cairn on Noon HillRound cairn 280m west of Old Harpers Farm.