Rawtenstall, Lancashire
Rawtenstall is a town in Lancashire, at the centre of the Rossendale Valley. Rawtenstall originated in the Middle Ages, but saw major growth during the Industrial Revolution. The Irwell Sculpture Trail passes through the town, four sculptures being located here. Whitaker Park consists of the former house of the mill owner George Hardman, set in extensive landscaped grounds. The town is within the council area of Rossendale (Lancashire).
Primary Name(s): Rawtenstall
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Lancashire
Lat, Long: 53.704619,-2.285788
Grid Reference: SD 8123 2317
Council Area: Rossendale CA (Lancashire CA)
Strategic Authority Area: Lancashire SA
Police Area: Lancashire PA
GBPN ID: GBPN294005
GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Rawtenstall,_Lancashire_294005
Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2201943
Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Rawtenstall
Primary Name(s): Rawtenstall
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Lancashire
Lat, Long: 53.704619,-2.285788
Grid Reference: SD 8123 2317
Council Area: Rossendale CA (Lancashire CA)
Strategic Authority Area: Lancashire SA
Police Area: Lancashire PA
GBPN ID: GBPN294005
GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Rawtenstall,_Lancashire_294005
Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2201943
Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Rawtenstall
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