Eccles: Attractions and Travel Guide

Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin

One can visit the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, which is the only Grade I listed building in Eccles. There are also two Grade II listed buildings in this area. One can also the historic Church of St Andrew which was completed in 1879 which is worth visiting for its architecture design.

The Church of St Mary the Virgin was built in the 13th century and was designated a Grade II listed building by the English Heritage in 1964. As per the Salford City Council, the building has been upgraded to Grade I.

Barton-upon-Irwell

One can visit the Barton-upon-Irwell where there are findings of pre-historic finds during the parish time of Eccles and which include dugout boats with arrowheads, a spear and axes. These finds suggest the existence of a hunting and travelling society in Eccles. It shows the human existence in Eccles far back in 6000 BC.

The Manchester Ship Canal

The Manchester Ship Canal was built in the late 19th century. It is 58 km long river navigation in England. The original aqueduct on the canal was replaced with metal aqueduct which could be swung to allow ships for passing along the canal. There is the Bridgewater Foundry which was built in Patricroft in 1836. This foundry was named after the third Duke.

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