Historic Structures

Bretherton Village War Memorial Lancashire.

As you approach Bretherton Village on Carr House Lane on the right hand side of the road just before the junction with South Road (B5247) is the Bretherton War Memorial.

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Croston Village Rectory Gateway Lancashire.

As you approach Croston Village on the main road from Mawdesley, Grape Lane, the first monument you pass on your left hand side of the road opposite the Croston War Memorial is the Croston Rectory Gateway.

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Croston Village War Memorial Lancashire.

As you approach Croston Village on the main road from Mawdesley, Grape Lane, the first monument you pass on your right hand side of the road is the Croston War Memorial.

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Jubilee Tower Quernmore Lancashire.

The Jubilee Tower Quernmore Lancashire was erected by James Harrison of Hare Appletree in commemoration of the Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Victoria.

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Limekiln, Cow Ark, Forest of Bowland, Lancashire.

Limeburning in the Bowland District of Lancashire developed in the nineteenth century from the field kiln based industry supplying local farms.

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Ribchester Roman Bath House, Ribble Valley, Lancashire.

The bath-house at Ribchester (known to the Romans as Bremetennacum) was built in about AD 100. It continued in use for about 200 years.

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Sawley Abbey, Sawley Village, Ribble Valley, Lancashire.

In the centre of the village next to the Village Hall is Sawley Abbey a Grade I listed building and Scheduled Ancient Monument.

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Sundial, St Peter & St Paul Church Ormskirk, Lancashire.

The photograph above is of a sundial in the church grounds of St Peter & St Paul Church, Ormskirk, Lancashire.

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Whalley Viaduct, Ribble Valley, Lancashire.

At over 600 yards long, and 70 feet above the valley, the viaduct is known locally as the Whalley Arches.

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