Greenmount, Greater Manchester facts for kids
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 Peel Tower on Harcles Hill above Greenmount |
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| OS grid reference | SD777143 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BURY |
| Postcode district | BL8 |
| Dialling code | 01204 |
| Police | Greater Manchester |
| Fire | Greater Manchester |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Greenmount is a village in Tottington in the West Pennine Moors, in the northern part of the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, in Greater Manchester, England.
Greenmount used to be part of Lancashire. It is about 13 miles (21 km) north of Manchester. The village is also about 1 mile (1.6 km) northeast of Tottington. It is 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Ramsbottom.
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Village History
Greenmount began as a village around 1848. This was when a Sunday School was built there. At first, people spelled the name "Green Mount."
In 1848, Greenmount was on the edge of Tottington. People living near the Sunday School started using "Greenmount" in their addresses. Slowly, this name spread to the whole area. This is how the village got its name.
The local area boundaries were set up after the Local Government Act 1894. These boundaries were changed again in 1979.
How Greenmount is Governed
Since 1974, Greenmount has been part of the Metropolitan Borough of Bury. This change happened because of the Local Government Act 1972. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government area in England. It helps manage services for the community.
Greenmount's Location
The village of Greenmount is about 13 miles (21 km) north of Manchester. It is located in a beautiful area near the West Pennine Moors.
Greenmount has a church called Greenmount United Reformed Church. This is a type of Protestant church.
Kirklees Trail: An Old Railway Line
Greenmount village was once a stop on a railway line. This line went from Bury to Holcombe Brook. The Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway operated this line. However, the railway closed to passengers in 1968.
Today, the old railway line is a popular walking path. It is the main path through a park and nature trail called Kirklees Trail. This trail is a flat route for people to walk. It connects Greenmount to the nearby town of Tottington. The trail is much easier than walking on the main roads, which have steep hills.
Along the Kirklees Trail, you can find many interesting things. There is a lake where people enjoy fishing. You can also see an impressive bridge over the river. The trail is home to the Greenmount Wild Bird Sanctuary. There is also a cricket club located along the trail.
Famous People from the Area
Brookhouse Farm is on Holcombe Road in Greenmount. A special blue plaque marks it as a historic home. In the 17th century, it was the home of Henry Wood. He was a Quaker and supported Oliver Cromwell. Henry Wood later moved to New Jersey in America. There, he helped start the city of Woodbury.
Some famous sports stars have played cricket at Greenmount Cricket Club. These include Manchester United teammates and brothers Gary and Phil Neville. Their father, Neville Neville, also played there. The club is part of the Bolton Cricket League.
TV presenter and actor Lisa Riley was born and grew up in Tottington, near Greenmount. Antony Cotton, who stars in the TV show Coronation Street, was also born and raised in the village.
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Peel Tower, Harcles Hill in the snow
