Heaton, Greater Manchester facts for kids
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| OS grid reference | SD695095 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BOLTON |
| Postcode district | BL1 |
| Dialling code | 01204 |
| Police | Greater Manchester |
| Fire | Greater Manchester |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Heaton is a mostly residential area in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. It's located about 2 miles (3.2 km) northwest of Bolton town centre. Heaton is surrounded by other areas like Deane to the south and Smithills to the north.
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Heaton's Past
Heaton has a long history, dating back to the 12th century. Back then, it was known as a "township." A township was like a small local area or village. The name Heaton comes from old English words meaning "enclosed ground on high land."
The Heaton family was very important in this area. They lived in places called Heaton Old Hall and Heaton New Hall. This family even gave their name to the township of Heaton.
How Heaton is Governed
For a long time, Heaton was part of a larger area called the Hundred of Salford. This was a way to divide land for legal reasons. Heaton was also one of ten townships in the ecclesiastical parish of Deane. An ecclesiastical parish was a church-based area.
In 1866, Heaton became a civil parish. This meant it had its own local government. Later, it became part of the County Borough of Bolton in 1898. This was a bigger local government area.
Since 1974, Heaton has been part of the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton. This is the local council that manages services for Bolton and its surrounding areas. Heaton is part of the Heaton and Lostock Ward. A "ward" is a local area that elects people to represent it on the council. Three councillors represent this ward in Bolton Town Hall. Heaton is also part of the Bolton West area for national elections. This area is represented in the House of Commons by a MP.
Where is Heaton?
Heaton is about 2 miles (3.2 km) northwest of Bolton. It sits on the lower slopes of the West Pennine Moors. The area covers about 1,630 acres. The River Croal forms its southern border. The land here has rocks from the Coal Measures, which means it has sandstone and slate.
Christ Church Heaton
Christ Church in Heaton has an interesting beginning. It started in 1878 with a church made from iron! This was a "tin tabernacle." The church you see today was built later. It was designed by an architect named Richard Knill Freeman. It took about a year to build and was finished in 1896.
Sports in Heaton
If you like cricket, Heaton has its own team! Heaton Cricket Club plays in the Bolton Cricket League.
