Cob Wall

Settlement in Lancashire

England

Cob Wall

Leeds & Liverpool Canal The Leeds & Liverpool Canal at Whitebirk.
Leeds & Liverpool Canal Credit: Peter McDermott

Cob Wall is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. Situated in the Borough of Chorley, it lies approximately 4 miles northwest of the town of Chorley and 6 miles southeast of the city of Preston. The village is nestled in a picturesque rural setting, surrounded by beautiful countryside and rolling hills.

Cob Wall has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Roman period. The name "Cob Wall" is believed to derive from the cobblestone walls that were once a prominent feature of the village. Today, the village retains its quaint charm, with many traditional stone-built cottages and farmhouses still standing.

The village is home to a close-knit community, with a population of around 500 residents. It offers a range of amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding.

Cob Wall is well-connected to the larger towns and cities of Lancashire, with good transport links via the nearby M61 motorway and a railway station located in the neighboring village of Euxton. This makes it an attractive place to live for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle while still being within easy reach of urban amenities.

Overall, Cob Wall offers a tranquil and idyllic village setting, with a strong sense of community and a rich historical heritage.

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Cob Wall Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.756859/-2.4655288 or Grid Reference SD6929. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Leeds & Liverpool Canal The Leeds & Liverpool Canal at Whitebirk.
Leeds & Liverpool Canal
The Leeds & Liverpool Canal at Whitebirk.
Whitebirk Moss Farm Whitebirk Moss Farm alongside the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.
Whitebirk Moss Farm
Whitebirk Moss Farm alongside the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.
Imperial Mill Imperial Mill seen from the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7558847">SD7028 : Imperial Mill</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7558832">SD6928 : Imperial Mill</a>.
Imperial Mill
Imperial Mill seen from the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. See also SD7028 : Imperial Mill and SD6928 : Imperial Mill.
Imperial Mill Imperial Mill seen from the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7558843">SD7028 : Imperial Mill</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7558832">SD6928 : Imperial Mill</a>.
Imperial Mill
Imperial Mill seen from the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. See also SD7028 : Imperial Mill and SD6928 : Imperial Mill.
Field east of the canal at Whitebirk The Leeds and Liverpool canal passes in front of the buildings in the distance, and at this point acts as the boundary between Blackburn unitary authority in which the buildings lie, and Lancashire county this side.
Field east of the canal at Whitebirk
The Leeds and Liverpool canal passes in front of the buildings in the distance, and at this point acts as the boundary between Blackburn unitary authority in which the buildings lie, and Lancashire county this side.
Leeds and Liverpool Canal near Trident Way The canal was partly frozen. For a similar view from towpath level, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4435100">SD7029 : A View Along The Canal</a>.
Leeds and Liverpool Canal near Trident Way
The canal was partly frozen. For a similar view from towpath level, see SD7029 : A View Along The Canal.
Roe Lee Mill, Blackburn "Duckworth's and Eddlestones weaving sheds were state of the art"... Visit of George V and Queen Mary 1913. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.cottontown.org/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cottontown.org/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Tony Mercer provided this extra information, "The entrance through the gates in the photo used to have a siding from the railway into it. It was controlled by a nearby signal box called Cemetery Hill siding."
Roe Lee Mill, Blackburn
"Duckworth's and Eddlestones weaving sheds were state of the art"... Visit of George V and Queen Mary 1913. See LinkExternal link Tony Mercer provided this extra information, "The entrance through the gates in the photo used to have a siding from the railway into it. It was controlled by a nearby signal box called Cemetery Hill siding."
Blackburn Cemetery Overgrown Victoriana
Blackburn Cemetery
Overgrown Victoriana
Blackburn Cemetery - Tomb in the Moorish style. Knotweed abundant. Grave of William Whewell. "not a lot is known about this grave" - <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.cottontown.org" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cottontown.org">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> . Can anyone help?
Blackburn Cemetery - Tomb in the Moorish style. Knotweed abundant.
Grave of William Whewell. "not a lot is known about this grave" - LinkExternal link . Can anyone help?
Eddyholes Service Reservoir (Covered)
Eddyholes Service Reservoir (Covered)
Stonehill Garden Centre Tucked away down a lane off the Whalley Old Road at Sunny Bower is a surprisingly large plant centre.
Stonehill Garden Centre
Tucked away down a lane off the Whalley Old Road at Sunny Bower is a surprisingly large plant centre.
"Stanley Arms", Campbell Street, Blackburn
"Stanley Arms", Campbell Street, Blackburn
Sports Hall. Inflatable sports hall at Lammack school. Viewed from Royshaw Hill.
Sports Hall.
Inflatable sports hall at Lammack school. Viewed from Royshaw Hill.
The Farthings . Public house on Rosewood Avenue.
The Farthings .
Public house on Rosewood Avenue.
Dead centre of Blackburn! Blackburn Cemetery viewed from Royshaw Hill.
Dead centre of Blackburn!
Blackburn Cemetery viewed from Royshaw Hill.
Bungalows-Whalley Old Road Row of bungalows in an area known as Sunny Bower.
Bungalows-Whalley Old Road
Row of bungalows in an area known as Sunny Bower.
Road to Eddy Holes
Road to Eddy Holes
Eddy Holes
Eddy Holes
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Cob Wall is located at Grid Ref: SD6929 (Lat: 53.756859, Lng: -2.4655288)

Unitary Authority: Blackburn with Darwen

Police Authority: Lancashire

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