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Parr Brook

England river stubsGreater Manchester geography stubsRivers of Greater ManchesterRivers of the Metropolitan Borough of BuryRoch catchment

Parr Brook is a watercourse in Greater Manchester and a tributary of the River Roch. It originates in Unsworth and flows through Bury Golf Club before joining the River Roch at Blackford Bridge.

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N 53.565169444444 ° E -2.2932055555556 °
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Blackford Old Bridge

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BL9 9TA , Blackford Bridge
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