Grain Pole Hill

Grain Pole Hill is a location on Anglezarke Moor, near Chorley, within the West Pennine Moors of Lancashire, England. Despite a modest height of 285 metres (935 ft), the summit provides excellent views towards the Irish Sea. It is located between Round Loaf and Pikestones, both of which are Neolithic remnants. Hurst Hill is less than half a mile away.

Grain Pole Hill
Grain Pole Hill is located in Lancashire
Grain Pole Hill
Grain Pole Hill
Shown within Lancashire
Grain Pole Hill is located in the Borough of Chorley
Grain Pole Hill
Grain Pole Hill
Shown within Chorley Borough
Highest point
Elevation285 m (935 ft)
Geography
LocationChorley, Lancashire,  England
OS gridSD624180
Topo mapOS Landranger 109

It is uncertain as to when the hill gained its name.

References

    53.65713°N 2.57041°W / 53.65713; -2.57041


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