Traditional county: Manchester · District / Borough: Tameside · Region: North West
Explore Mossley Cross, Manchester with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Mossley Cross map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Mossley Cross |
| Traditional County | Manchester |
| District / Borough | Tameside |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 53.514982 |
| Longitude | -2.050888 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
The character of Mossley Cross is shaped by its position on the western slopes of the Pennines, offering expansive views across the valleys. Its origins are intertwined with the industrial past of the region, particularly coal mining and textile manufacturing, which left a lasting imprint on the landscape and its people. Today, Mossley Cross retains a strong sense of local identity, with a vibrant community spirit evident in its independent shops and public houses. The nearby Peak District National Park provides a stunning natural backdrop, offering ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. The architecture of Mossley Cross reflects its history, with a mix of Victorian terraces and more modern residential developments. Local traditions, such as the annual Mossley Wakes festival, continue to be celebrated, drawing visitors and residents alike. Mossley Cross is a place where the echoes of its industrial heritage meet the enduring beauty of the natural environment.
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Explore Mossley Cross, 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: 53.514982, -2.050888. 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.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |