Eagley
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2019}}
{{Use British English|date=March 2025}}
{{Infobox UK place
| coordinates = {{coord|53.617|-2.432|display=inline,title}}
| static_image_name = Valley Mill, Eagley (geograph 2730287).jpg
| static_image_caption = Valley Mill, Eagley
| official_name = Eagley
| population =
| os_grid_reference = SD715135
| metropolitan_borough = Bolton
| metropolitan_county = Greater Manchester
| region = North West England
| country = England
| post_town = BOLTON
| postcode_area = BL
| postcode_district = BL7
| dial_code = 01204
| constituency_westminster = Bolton North East
}}
Eagley is a village of the unparished area of South Turton, in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. Historically part of Lancashire, it lies on southern slopes of the West Pennine Moors.
Eagley Brook passes through the village and runs by Eagley Mills which are now converted flats which overlook the river.
Association football club Eagley F.C. are based in the village. A previous club, also called Eagley, were the first ever opponents of Preston North End in 1878–79.{{cite web |title=The History of Preston North End |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091002215806/http://www.pnefc.net/page/History/0%2C%2C10362~1033954%2C00.html |website=PNEFC |access-date=3 May 2025}}
Eagley Cricket Club currently plays in the Bolton Cricket League.
See also
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References
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External links
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- [http://www.bolton.org.uk/eagley.html Photos and information about Eagley]
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Category:Villages in Greater Manchester
Category:Geography of the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton
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