Affetside's an upland village located in the West Pennine Moors area, in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, in Greater Manchester, England. History Toponymy The name Affetside's said to be based on the Old English word ofer meaning "border" or "boundary" and side or site, meaning "hillside". The literal translation of Affetside's the boundary on the hill, which seems appropriate as the hamlet at its highest point's 900 ft (277 m) above sea level with the boundary being that formed by the route o… (More on Affetside)