Radcliffe tower, Radcliffe, July 2010.

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Radcliffe Tower is the only surviving part of a manor house in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester. It is a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Monument. The manor house at Radcliffe is believed to have been built in the late 11 / early 12 century by Nicholas de Radeclive The house was rebuilt in 1403 by James de Radcliffe, who was lord of the manor of Radcliffe, and consisted of a stone-built hall and one or two towers, probably built with ashlar blocks. De Radcliffe was given a licence from the king to fortify the site including adding crenellations and battlements. The manor house was demolished in the 19th century leaving only the tower. The tower measures 10.5*yards (9.6*m) by 19*yards (17*m) and survives to about 20*feet (6.1*m) in height. The remains are owned by Bury council. It was used as a pig sty before being restored. And before I forget there’s a nice little pub at the end of the road :-)





















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