Coordinates: 53°36′N 2°15′W / 53.60°N 2.25°W / 53.60; -2.25

Heap, Bury

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53°36′N 2°15′W / 53.60°N 2.25°W / 53.60; -2.25

Heap was an area of Bury, in the county of Lancashire (now Greater Manchester), England. Most of the township was on the south bank of the River Roch.[1]

History

Heap was formerly a township in the parish of Bury,[2] in 1866 Heap became a separate civil parish,[3] in 1894 the parish was abolished to form Heywood and Unsworth, part also went to Bury and Birtle cum Bamford.[4] In 1891 the parish had a population of 17,208.[5]

References

  1. "Townships: Heap". British History Online. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  2. "History of Heap, in Rochdale and Lancashire". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  3. "Relationships and changes Heap CP/Tn through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  4. "Bury Registration District". UKBMD. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  5. "Population statistics Heap CP/Tn through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 19 November 2024.