Salwick

Settlement in Lancashire Fylde

England

Salwick

Old Milestone Marker 51-06 F (between bridges 27-26), Lancaster Canal Old Milestone located by the side of the Lancaster Canal
This milestone is 6 miles from the centre of Preston and 51 miles from Kendal

Inscription reads:-
Preston / 6 :: Garstang / 11

Milestone Society National ID: LAN-06

This is a Grade II Listed Milestone
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Salwick is a small village located in Lancashire, England. Situated approximately 8 miles south of the city of Preston, it falls within the administrative boundaries of Fylde Borough Council. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, offering residents and visitors a tranquil and picturesque setting.

Salwick is known for its strong agricultural heritage, with farming playing a significant role in the local economy. The village is dotted with charming farmhouses and barns, showcasing the traditional rural character of the area. Additionally, there are a few small businesses and shops catering to the needs of the local community.

Transportation in Salwick is well-connected, thanks to the presence of Salwick railway station. This allows easy access to nearby towns and cities, making it a desirable location for commuters. The village is also conveniently located near major road networks, including the M55 motorway, providing excellent connectivity to other parts of Lancashire and beyond.

While Salwick is predominantly residential, there are a few amenities within close proximity. It boasts a primary school, providing education for local children, and a village hall that serves as a community hub for various events and gatherings. The village is also home to a charming church, which serves as a focal point for religious activities and social events.

Overall, Salwick offers a peaceful and idyllic countryside lifestyle, with its strong community spirit and convenient transport links making it an attractive place to live or visit.

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Salwick Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.780195/-2.8163901 or Grid Reference SD4631. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Milestone Marker 51-06 F (between bridges 27-26), Lancaster Canal

Old Milestone located by the side of the Lancaster Canal This milestone is 6 miles from the centre of Preston and 51 miles from Kendal Inscription reads:- Preston / 6 :: Garstang / 11 Milestone Society National ID: LAN-06 This is a Grade II Listed Milestone Link

Cactus Chris

Old Milestone Marker 52-05 F (between bridges 24-23), Lancaster Canal

Old Milestone located by the side of the Lancaster Canal This milestone is 5 miles from the centre of Preston and 52 miles from Kendal Inscription reads:- Preston / 5 :: Garstang / 12 (cannot be seen) Milestone Society National ID: LAN-05 This milestone was re-erected on the 21st March 2023 with James and volunteers from the Canal and Rivers Trust and Hilary and Chris from the Milestone Society. See - Link

Cactus Chris

Old Milestone Marker 52-05 R (between bridges 24-23), Lancaster Canal

Old Milestone located by the side of the Lancaster Canal This milestone is 5 miles from the centre of Preston and 52 miles from Kendal Inscription reads:- Preston / 5 :: Garstang / 12 Milestone Society National ID: LAN-05 This milestone was re-erected on the 21st March 2023 with James and volunteers from the Canal and Rivers Trust and Hilary and Chris from the Milestone Society.

Cactus Chris

Salwick railway station

Tim Glover

Saint John the Evangelist church

Tim Glover

Old Milestone by A583, Newton with Scales

The Milestone is located by the road on the North of the road. Parish of Newton With Clifton (Fylde District). Carved stone post, Lancs CC stone triangle design, erected by the County Council in the 19th/20th century. Minor chips on front edge, larger RHS lower. An earlier photograph can be found here: Link Inscription reads:- PRESTON / 6¾ MILES : : KIRKHAM / 1 ¾ MILES / BLACKPOOL / 11 MILES : : NEWTON Milestone Society National ID: LA_BPPS11

Hilary Jones

Old Milestone by the road (was A583), Clifton; West end village

The Milestone is located by the road on the North of the road. Parish of Newton With Clifton (Fylde District). Carved stone post, Lancs CC stone triangle design, erected by the County Council in the 19th/20th century. Minor chips on edges. An earlier photograph can be found here: Link Inscription reads:- PRESTON / 5¾ MILES : : KIRKHAM / 2¾ MILES / BLACKPOOL / 12 MILES : : CLIFTON-WITH- / SALWICK Milestone Society National ID: LA_BPPS12

Hilary Jones

Clifton Village

The main street of Clifton.

Martin Stockdale

The Windmill Tavern

This public house is built around a converted windmill.

Martin Stockdale

Salwick Hall Farm

A dairy and sheep farm supplying farm-fresh turkeys, home-reared lamb and milk. One of the Duchy of Lancaster estates. The moated hall was a Catholic mission in the 18th century, and held the parish register for Clifton parish.

Martin Stockdale

The Hand and Dagger

The Hand and Dagger public house. The bridge at the right-hand edge of the picture takes the road over the Lancaster Canal, which is in a cutting at this point.

Martin Stockdale

The Lancaster Canal from the Hand and Dagger

Taken from the bridge adjacent to the Hand and Dagger public house looking North, this picture shows the Lancaster Canal passing through a cutting. Canal boats are often moored here, and in the distance can be seen a group of canoeists.

Martin Stockdale

A Canal Winding

A Winding is a widening of a canal, built to allow narrow boats to turn around since they are too long to turn around in the normal width of the canal. The trees in the background hide Salwick Hall (SD4632).

Martin Stockdale

Treales Railway Bridge

This bridge is extremely popular with local motorcyclists and drivers of 'loud' cars - it has excellent acoustics so it's great fun to drive through!

Martin Stockdale

Lancaster canal and a pond in the adjacent field

Rather bizarrely, this is truly a pond despite its proximity to the canal - it is separated from the canal water, and it is there all the year round, not just in the wet seasons.

Amy Stockdale

The Hand & Dagger Salwick

This pub was originally called the Clifton Arms but the hand and dagger are the Clifton family's coat of arms, so over the years the name has changed to The Hand & Dagger!

Keith Wright