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    Hollingworth is a village in the Metropolitan Borough of Tameside, in Greater Manchester, England. It is about 11 miles (19 km) east of Manchester on the Derbyshire border near Glossop. Historically part of Cheshire, it gave its name to a family who owned much of the surrounding area from before the time of the Norman conquest. History. Toponymy.

  2. Hollingworth Lake is a 130-acre (53 ha) reservoir at Smithy Bridge in Littleborough, Greater Manchester, England. It was originally built as the main water source for the Rochdale Canal, but developed as a tourist resort from the 1860s.

  3. Hollingworth Lake Country Park in Littleborough is an award-winning tourist destination, built originally as the main water source for the Rochdale Canal but was later developed as a tourist resort in the 1860s.

  4. Hollingworth Lake. 910 reviews. #3 of 33 things to do in Rochdale. Bodies of Water. Open now. 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM. Write a review. What people are saying. By Christine L. “ Lovely place to visit and walk round ” Aug 2024. We love Hollingsworth Lake it’s a lovely flat walk all the way around with a nice cafe in the middle to stop and have...

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    Toponymy

    Hollingworth was recorded Holisurde before 1059 and in 1086. Its name is derived from the Old English holegn, for holly and worð an enclosure.In 1059, Hollingworth was surrounded by dense forests.

    Early history

    An ancient pagan religious site known as Wedneshough Green was located in Hollingworth, A grassy knoll opposite the Gunn Inn was anciently called Wedenshaw or Woden's Hawe after the pagan god Woden. The region was populated by Celts, the Pecsaetans a southern branch of the Brigantes. The group became a distinct ethnic tribe in the Mercian Kingdom of the West Angles.The tribes living in the Longdendale Valley were pagans until around AD 627 when the surrounding districts started converting to...

    Manor

    Hollingworth was an ancient manor governed by a local lord. Members of a single family, the Hollingsworths, were lords of the manor for more than 700 years. In this part of Cheshire, local lords assumed the name of their manor as their surname. Some were granted arms by the Earl of Chester.The family's ancient arms are three holly leaves. In 1059 when the Saxons ruled Cheshire, Hollingworth was held by a freeman who owed his rights to his senior lord; Edwin the Earl of Chester. Edwin was the...

    The village is served by the A628 road (leading to the Woodhead pass to Barnsley) and the A57 road (leading to the Snake Pass to Sheffield). Going west, the A57 joins the M67 motorwaya couple miles from the village. The M67 goes towards Manchester. Buses are provided from Glossop to Ashton-under-Lyne, passing through the village every 20 minutes up...

    There are two schools in Hollingworth: 1. Hollingworth Primary and Nursery School, for children up to aged 11 2. Longdendale High School, a comprehensive school for children aged 11–16.

    Hollingworth Cricket Club plays in the Derbyshire and Cheshire League.
    Hollingworth Brass Band rehearses at Longdendale Community Language College.
    Etherow Bowling Club is located just off the Boulevard at the bottom of Taylor Street. They have six teams (5 Men's & 1 Ladies') who play Crown Green Bowls.
    1st Longdendale Scouts troop night is held at the Cannon Street Community Centre weekly.
  5. Oct 21, 2021 · Hollingworth Lake is one of the many reservoirs in North West England, located in Littleborough in northeastern Greater Manchester. The lake was constructed on the southern side of Littleborough at Smithy Bridge in the larger Rochdale town.

  6. Hollingworth Lake Country Park in Littleborough is an award-winning tourist destination. This much-loved beauty spot offers a wide range of facilities for all ages, making it the ideal place for...