Affetside is 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 is 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 is the boundary on the hill, which seems appropriate as the hamlet at its highest point is 900 ft (277 m) above sea level with the boundary being that formed by the rou… (More on Affetside)