Alkrington facts for kids
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| OS grid reference | SD875045 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MANCHESTER |
| Postcode district | M24 |
| Dialling code | 0161 |
| Police | Greater Manchester |
| Fire | Greater Manchester |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Alkrington Garden Village is a suburban area located near Middleton in Greater Manchester, England. It's part of the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale.
Historically, Alkrington was a township in Lancashire during the Middle Ages. It was once mostly farmland. In 1886, Alkrington became part of the Municipal Borough of Middleton. After this, it started to grow into the residential area we see today.
Alkrington is on the northern edge of the city of Manchester. The suburb of Blackley is directly to its south. In 1972, Alkrington joined the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale. However, it is separated from the main town of Rochdale by other parts of Middleton and some countryside.
The "Woodside" area of Alkrington is known for its many expensive homes. Woodfield Road, which is Middleton's most costly street, is found here.
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History of Alkrington
In 1212, the land of Alkrington was owned by Adam de Prestwich. Over the years, ownership of the manor changed hands several times. It passed to the de Lacys and then to the Crown. However, the Prestwich family continued to control the manor.
In 1561, Sir Robert Langley gave the manor to his daughter Katherine. She was married to Thomas Legh of Lyme. The Legh family later sold the manor in 1627 to Robert and John Lever.
Sir Darcy Lever was a important local official in 1736. His relative, Sir Ashton Lever, was also a high official in 1771. Ashton Lever was famous for collecting interesting objects. He displayed these curiosities at Alkrington Hall.
Alkrington Hall: A Grand Home
Alkrington Hall is a very old and important building. It was built between 1735 and 1736. The design was created by Giacomo Leoni for Darcy Lever. Today, it is a Grade II* listed building, which means it's considered very special. The hall has been turned into modern flats and luxury homes.
The house has three floors and is mostly made of brick. It has a classic style with nine sections on its front. The central part sticks out slightly.
The large woodland around Alkrington Hall covers about 125 acres (50 hectares). This area is a special Local Nature Reserve. This means it's protected for its wildlife and natural beauty.
There are also signs of an even older hall on the site. The Lever family bought the Alkrington manor in the 1600s. After the last family member died without children, the estate was sold. The local council later owned the hall and turned it into flats. It was then sold again to private owners and became four luxury homes.
Alkrington's Location
The Alkrington area covers about 797 acres. The ground beneath Alkrington is part of the Lancashire Coalfield. This means there are coal deposits underground. The highest parts of Alkrington are about 350 feet above sea level. The land slopes down towards the streams in the southwest.
The main road serving Alkrington is the A664. This road connects Manchester, Blackley, and Middleton. Junction 20 of the M60 motorway is also nearby, to the southwest.
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Places of Worship
There are three churches in the old Alkrington area.
- The Anglican Church of St Michael was built in 1839.
- A Congregational church was built in 1929.
- The Roman Catholic St Thomas More Church was built in 1960.
