Saplin Wood

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Saplin Wood

An area of ancient and semi-natural woodland below Harcles Hill.

Local History

Historic monuments near Saplin Wood

  • Coking ovens and associated coal workings on Aushaw Moss 450m south west of Lower House – 4.79 km away
  • Stone circle, ring cairn and two round cairns on Cheetham Close – 5.40 km away
  • Roman road at Bottom o’ th’ Knotts Brow – 2.69 km away
  • Higher Mill, Helmshore – 5.34 km away
  • Affetside Cross at Affetside 75m north west of the Pack Horse Inn – 3.02 km away
  • Promontory fort called Castlesteads on the east bank of the Irwell 550m SSE of Banks Farm – 4.27 km away
  • Radcliffe Tower and site of hall 100m south west of the parish church in Radcliffe – 9.08 km away
  • Medieval moated site and later fortified manor house known as Bury Castle 100m west of the parish church – 6.33 km away