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Dukinfield, Cheshire

Dukinfield is a town in Cheshire. It stands on the south bank of the River Tame, opposite Ashton-under-Lyne. The town developed during Industrial Revolution as a centre for coal mining and cotton manufacturing. From 1899-1974, for local government purposes, the town formed the basis of the Dukinfield municipal borough. Dukinfield Town Hall (1901) was designed in the Gothic style and built in red brick. The town is within the council area of Tameside.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Cheshire
Lat, Long: 53.478184,-2.093074
Grid Reference: SJ 9392 9794
Council Area: Tameside CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater Manchester SA
Police Area: Greater Manchester PA

GBPN ID: 13762
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Dukinfield,_Cheshire_13762

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