Falinge Park, (also known as Mount Falinge), Rochdale, England

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Brief description of site

Now a public park occupying about 11 hectares, the site at Falinge has medieval origins. The present site developed from a late-18th-century house with a garden and small park. The public park was designed by Thomas Mawson in the early-20th century. Trees and shrubs screen the house from the road. The facade and linked pavilions of the house are now a feature of the park.

Brief history of site

The house was built by James Royds in the late-18th century. The estate was donated to the Corporation by Alderman Samuel Turner in 1902 together with funds towards the laying out of the grounds. A further 5 acres were donated in 1911 on the coronation of George V.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	109	Grid Ref:	SD 892 142
Latitude:	53.62422	Longitude:	-2.164763

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