Abram Brow

Settlement in Lancashire

England

Abram Brow

Lightshaw Hall
Lightshaw Hall Credit: Anthony Parkes

Abram Brow is a small residential area located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, in the county of Lancashire, England. Situated approximately 4 miles east of Wigan town center, Abram Brow is part of the larger village of Abram.

Primarily a residential area, Abram Brow is characterized by rows of terraced houses, typical of the industrial era. The housing landscape is predominantly made up of small, brick-built houses, constructed during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many of these properties have been renovated and modernized over the years, while still retaining their historical charm.

The area benefits from its proximity to important transportation links. The A577 road runs through Abram Brow, connecting it to neighboring areas such as Wigan and Leigh. The nearby M6 motorway provides convenient access to larger cities like Manchester and Liverpool.

Despite its small size, Abram Brow offers a range of amenities to its residents. The area boasts several local shops, including convenience stores, cafes, and takeaway restaurants, ensuring that basic needs are easily met. Additionally, there are several parks and green spaces nearby, such as Abram Park and Bickershaw Country Park, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and recreation.

Overall, Abram Brow presents itself as a quiet, residential area with a strong sense of community. Its convenient location and range of amenities make it an attractive place to live for those seeking a peaceful suburban lifestyle within easy reach of larger urban centers.

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Abram Brow Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.508296/-2.585011 or Grid Reference SD6101. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lightshaw Hall
Lightshaw Hall
Lightshaw Lane
Lightshaw Lane
Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Platt Bridge 
 The Parish was founded in 1893, previously having been served as a mission by priests from Saint William's Parish, Ince.  The first  church, erected in 1895 was second hand brought by canal and then carted-up past the site of the school in Wigan Street and on to Lily Lane by the men of the parish. The tin church was closed on 7th May 1959 and the congregation moved to Holy Family Parochial Hall, Toll Street. The foundation stone for the new Church was laid by the Most Reverend John Carmel Heenan Archbishop of Liverpool on 11th October 1959. It opened on 2nd December 1960. In 2016 the Church was refurbished and modernised.
Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Platt Bridge
The Parish was founded in 1893, previously having been served as a mission by priests from Saint William's Parish, Ince. The first church, erected in 1895 was second hand brought by canal and then carted-up past the site of the school in Wigan Street and on to Lily Lane by the men of the parish. The tin church was closed on 7th May 1959 and the congregation moved to Holy Family Parochial Hall, Toll Street. The foundation stone for the new Church was laid by the Most Reverend John Carmel Heenan Archbishop of Liverpool on 11th October 1959. It opened on 2nd December 1960. In 2016 the Church was refurbished and modernised.
Junction of the A58 and A573 
The A58 bears right at Platt Bridge towards Ashton in Makerfield while the A573 continues through Abram towards Warrington.
Junction of the A58 and A573
The A58 bears right at Platt Bridge towards Ashton in Makerfield while the A573 continues through Abram towards Warrington.
Welcome to Abram 
Village sign on the A573 <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7129819">SD6002 : Junction of the A58 and A573</a>.
Welcome to Abram
Village sign on the A573 SD6002 : Junction of the A58 and A573.
Iceland, Platt Bridge Frozen food store.
Iceland, Platt Bridge
Frozen food store.
Platt Bridge Co-op
Platt Bridge Co-op
Footpath in Low Hall Local Nature Reserve Known Locally as "Sammy's Flood"
Footpath in Low Hall Local Nature Reserve
Known Locally as "Sammy's Flood"
Brierley's Corner Shop - Bryn Gates
Brierley's Corner Shop - Bryn Gates
Winstanley Road - Bamfurlong
Winstanley Road - Bamfurlong
Bickershaw Branch Railway Bridge pier in the woods alongside the disused Bickershaw branch railway.
Bickershaw Branch Railway
Bridge pier in the woods alongside the disused Bickershaw branch railway.
Bickershaw Lane Bickershaw Lane, the B5237, crossing the disused Bickershaw Branch Railway.
Bickershaw Lane
Bickershaw Lane, the B5237, crossing the disused Bickershaw Branch Railway.
Old Railway Bridge
Old Railway Bridge
Leeds and Liverpool Canal Smith's Bridge on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Smith's Bridge on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
Old Railway
Old Railway
Hey Brook Hey Brook as it appears from under the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
Hey Brook
Hey Brook as it appears from under the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
Leeds and Liverpool Canal Warrington Road crossing the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Warrington Road crossing the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
Hey Brook Small lake alongside Hey Brook, seen from the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
Hey Brook
Small lake alongside Hey Brook, seen from the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
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Abram Brow is located at Grid Ref: SD6101 (Lat: 53.508296, Lng: -2.585011)

Unitary Authority: Wigan

Police Authority: Greater Manchester

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