English Heritage sites near Anderton Parish

Goodshaw Chapel

GOODSHAW CHAPEL

15 miles from Anderton Parish

English Heritage's only Nonconformist place of worship, this atmospheric Baptist chapel displays a complete set of box-pews, galleries and pulpit dating from c. 1742 to 1809.

Whalley Abbey Gatehouse

WHALLEY ABBEY GATEHOUSE

16 miles from Anderton Parish

The 14th century gatehouse of the nearby Cistercian abbey, which was the second wealthiest monastery in Lancashire. The first floor of the gatehouse was probably a chapel.

Sawley Abbey

SAWLEY ABBEY

23 miles from Anderton Parish

The remains of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1148, set on the banks of the Ribble against a backdrop of dramatic hills.

Chester Roman Amphitheatre

CHESTER ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE

32 miles from Anderton Parish

The largest Roman amphitheatre in Britain, used for entertainment and military training by the 20th Legion, based at the fortress of 'Deva' (Chester).

Chester Castle: Agricola Tower and Castle Walls

CHESTER CASTLE: AGRICOLA TOWER AND CASTLE WALLS

32 miles from Anderton Parish

The original gateway to Chester Castle, this 12th-century tower houses a chapel with exceptionally fine wall-paintings of c. 1220, rediscovered in the 1980s.

Sandbach Crosses

SANDBACH CROSSES

33 miles from Anderton Parish

The two massive Saxon stone crosses, elaborately carved with animals and Biblical scenes including the Nativity of Christ and the Crucifixion, dominate the cobbled market square of Sandbach.

No churches found in Anderton Parish

Pubs in Anderton Parish

Lucianos at the Millstone

Bolton Road, Anderton, PR6 9HJ
(01257) 480205
lucianosatthemillstone.com

Predominantly an Italian Restaurant although drinkers are made welcome in the light and airy bar. There is a pretty and secluded beer garden at the rear. <a href="http://chorleyinnsandtaverns.blogspot.com/p/anderton-millstone-inn.html" tar...
Rivington Brewery Co. Tap

Home Farm, Horobin Lane, Rivington, Rivington, PR6 9HE
07859 248779
rivingtonbrewing.co.uk/

Rivington Brewery Tap opened in 2019, housed in a converted stable block at the farm where the brewery is situated and showcases the brewery's extensive range of ales, two on hand-pump and a further fifteen keg taps with cider and lager als...
Squirrel

Bolton Road, Anderton, BL6 7RW

Pub closed in 2003 and became an Indian Restaurant. The building has now been demolished and 4 large houses built on the plot. The photo of the pub after closure taken by Dave Lambert (Kingsdude) and used with permission. <a href="http:/...