Gigg, Greater Manchester

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Gigg
Location within Greater Manchester
Metropolitan borough
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Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town BURY
Postcode district BL9
Dialling code 0161
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53°34′59″N2°17′40″W / 53.5831°N 2.2945°W / 53.5831; -2.2945 Coordinates: 53°34′59″N2°17′40″W / 53.5831°N 2.2945°W / 53.5831; -2.2945

Gigg is a suburban area of Bury, a town in Greater Manchester, England.

It is possibly best known for the football ground of Bury F.C., which is situated in, and named after, the area, Gigg Lane.


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