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Ramsbottom, Lancashire

Ramsbottom is a market town in Lancashire, on the River Irwell. The town's Victorian architecture, its industrial heritage, the East Lancashire Railway and the beautiful Pennine landscape make the town a tourist destination. The skyline is dominated by the Peel Monument on Holcombe Moor, a memorial to 19th century Prime Minister Sir Robert Peel. The town is within the council area of Bury.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Lancashire
Lat, Long: 53.649102,-2.318769
Grid Reference: SD 7902 1700
Council Area: Bury CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater Manchester SA
Police Area: Greater Manchester PA

GBPN ID: 37364
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Ramsbottom,_Lancashire_37364

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