Dukinfield

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Dukinfield

Dukinfield is a town located in the metropolitan borough of Tameside, Greater Manchester, England. It lies in the foothills of the Pennines on the banks of the River Tame.

Dukinfield’s history dates back to 1219 when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. The town’s name is believed to be derived from the Old English ‘Duccan Felle’ meaning Ducan’s field. The area flourished during the Industrial Revolution and formed part of a thriving cotton milling industry. In 1761, John Hyde set up the first steam-powered cotton spinning mill in the area, leading to an influx of workers and rapid population growth.

Today, Dukinfield is known for its attractive mixture of old and new. The town center is filled with independent shops and cafes, as well as historic buildings.

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Local History

Historic monuments near Dukinfield

  • Post-medieval glassworks 250m south east of Clarke’s Bridge – 3.19 km away
  • Buckton Castle: a ringwork and site of 17th century beacon 350m north east of Castle Farm – 6.79 km away
  • Section of an early medieval boundary ditch known as the Nico Ditch on Denton golf course 320m south west of Lodge Farm – 3.21 km away
  • Marple aqueduct – 7.91 km away
  • Oldknow’s limekilns, Strines Road – 9.77 km away
  • Clayton Hall moated site – 5.27 km away
  • Brown Low bowl barrow – 8.72 km away
  • Peel Moat – 7.82 km away
  • Round cairn west of Hollingworthhall Moor – 5.54 km away