Burrs Manchester Map

About Burrs

Burrs, a quiet corner of Greater Manchester, retains a sense of its past industry. It lies 2.0 km north-north-west of Bury (from Bury: bearing 347°T, OS grid SD 798 126). The Irwell River, a silver thread through the landscape, once powered the mills that defined Burrs, their brickwork now softened by moss and the passage of seasons. Here, the air can carry the damp scent of water and rich earth, a subtle reminder of the natural forces that shaped this place. The gentle slope of the land towards the river gives a sense of quiet containment, a feeling of being held by the surrounding green. Even in its more modern guise, Burrs holds a certain solidity, a character built from hard work and the enduring presence of water.

About This Burrs Map Page

Explore Burrs, Manchester, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.609797, -2.305677. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.