Bury Fm

Heritage Site in Lancashire Chorley

England

Bury Fm

Old Milestone, A6, Preston Road, Junction with Swansey Lane The milestone is located on the East side of the road by Swansey Car Sales, in the pavement by car sales parking area. Parish of Whittle Le Woods (Chorley District). Metal plate attached to stone post, Preston wedge design. Erected by the Wigan & Preston (North of Yarrow) turnpike trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription reads:-
: TO / CHORLEY / 3 / MILES : : TO / PRESTON / 6 / MILES :
Carved benchmark and pivot top left.

Milestone Society National ID: LA_CYPS03
Old Milestone, A6, Preston Road, Junction with Swansey Lane Credit: David Phillips

Bury Fm, located in Lancashire, England, is a renowned heritage site with a rich history spanning centuries. This historic site holds immense importance as it offers a glimpse into the region's past and showcases the evolution of human settlement in the area.

Bury Fm is an ancient earthwork, believed to have been constructed during the Iron Age. It consists of an impressive series of defensive ditches and ramparts, offering insight into the defensive strategies employed by ancient communities. The site's strategic location on high ground suggests it was designed to provide a vantage point while defending against potential invaders.

Archaeological excavations have revealed numerous artifacts at Bury Fm, including pottery shards, tools, and even human remains. These discoveries have contributed to our understanding of the daily lives, customs, and rituals of the people who once inhabited this site.

Visitors to Bury Fm can explore the well-preserved earthwork, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Information boards provide historical context and detail the significance of the site, making it an educational experience for all ages.

The heritage site is managed by local authorities, who have ensured the preservation and maintenance of Bury Fm. It is accessible to the public, and guided tours are available to provide a comprehensive understanding of the site's historical significance.

Bury Fm is not only a testament to Lancashire's rich heritage but also a valuable resource for archaeologists, historians, and anyone interested in the region's ancient past. It serves as a reminder of the enduring human presence in the area and stands as a symbol of Lancashire's historical legacy.

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Bury Fm Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.705/-2.628 or Grid Reference SD5823. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Milestone, A6, Preston Road, Junction with Swansey Lane The milestone is located on the East side of the road by Swansey Car Sales, in the pavement by car sales parking area. Parish of Whittle Le Woods (Chorley District). Metal plate attached to stone post, Preston wedge design. Erected by the Wigan & Preston (North of Yarrow) turnpike trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription reads:-
: TO / CHORLEY / 3 / MILES : : TO / PRESTON / 6 / MILES :
Carved benchmark and pivot top left.

Milestone Society National ID: LA_CYPS03
Old Milestone, A6, Preston Road, Junction with Swansey Lane
The milestone is located on the East side of the road by Swansey Car Sales, in the pavement by car sales parking area. Parish of Whittle Le Woods (Chorley District). Metal plate attached to stone post, Preston wedge design. Erected by the Wigan & Preston (North of Yarrow) turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : TO / CHORLEY / 3 / MILES : : TO / PRESTON / 6 / MILES : Carved benchmark and pivot top left. Milestone Society National ID: LA_CYPS03
Clayton Brook Road At its junction with Preston Road (A6).
Clayton Brook Road
At its junction with Preston Road (A6).
Pippin Street At its junction with Sandy Lane near Thorpe Green.
Pippin Street
At its junction with Sandy Lane near Thorpe Green.
Approaching Brindle The church is St. James' and the pub to the right of the church tower is The Cavendish Arms.
Approaching Brindle
The church is St. James' and the pub to the right of the church tower is The Cavendish Arms.
Canal Milestone, Lord Nelson Pub, Clayton-le-Woods Originally located on the Lancaster Canal (South End) probably about 320m to the East of the pub at what was then Radburn Bridge. Now between Westwood Road and the M61.

Inscription: Walton / Summit / 1 / Miles // Junctᴺ / L & L C / 2 / Miles

Milestone National ID: tbc
Canal Milestone, Lord Nelson Pub, Clayton-le-Woods
Originally located on the Lancaster Canal (South End) probably about 320m to the East of the pub at what was then Radburn Bridge. Now between Westwood Road and the M61. Inscription: Walton / Summit / 1 / Miles // Junctᴺ / L & L C / 2 / Miles Milestone National ID: tbc
Fields near Brindle At this point, the track leading from Brindle heads eastwards towards the bridge spanning the M65 motorway.
Fields near Brindle
At this point, the track leading from Brindle heads eastwards towards the bridge spanning the M65 motorway.
Brindle Community Hall Lovely setting for a building of this ilk, for the use of the local community.
Brindle Community Hall
Lovely setting for a building of this ilk, for the use of the local community.
Asda, Clayton Green
Asda, Clayton Green
Asda, Clayton Green
Asda, Clayton Green
Approaching Top o'th' Lane A small hamlet near Brindle in Lancashire.
Approaching Top o'th' Lane
A small hamlet near Brindle in Lancashire.
Track off Denham Lane Also a public footpath leading to Breworth Fold Farm and beyond.
Track off Denham Lane
Also a public footpath leading to Breworth Fold Farm and beyond.
Track leading to Denham Hall Leading off Denham Lane.
Track leading to Denham Hall
Leading off Denham Lane.
Approaching the centre of Brindle The church is St. James', the pub is The Cavendish Arms.
Approaching the centre of Brindle
The church is St. James', the pub is The Cavendish Arms.
Simpson's Fold Bridge Bridge No.85 along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal - carries a public footpath over the waterway near Upper Wheelton
Simpson's Fold Bridge
Bridge No.85 along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal - carries a public footpath over the waterway near Upper Wheelton
Ramsbotham Wood This path leads through Ramsbotham Wood from the River Lostock towards Breworth Fold Farm.
Ramsbotham Wood
This path leads through Ramsbotham Wood from the River Lostock towards Breworth Fold Farm.
Track to Breworth Fold Farm The trackway is lined with trees as it leads through the meadows approaching Breworth Fold Farm.
Track to Breworth Fold Farm
The trackway is lined with trees as it leads through the meadows approaching Breworth Fold Farm.
Shippon at Breworth Fold Farm A shippon (cow shed) at Breworth Fold Farm - replete with inhabitants.
Shippon at Breworth Fold Farm
A shippon (cow shed) at Breworth Fold Farm - replete with inhabitants.
Pasture by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal Near Higher Wheelton.
Pasture by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Near Higher Wheelton.
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Bury Fm is located at Grid Ref: SD5823 (Lat: 53.705, Lng: -2.628)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Chorley

Police Authority: Lancashire

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Turning Circle
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Turning Circle
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Turning Circle
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Turning Circle
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Turning Circle
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Post Box
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Brindle Distillery
Addr City: Chorley
Addr Housename: Holmes Farm
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Addr Suburb: Clayton Brook
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Bar
Cuckoo's Nest
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Parking
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Barleyfield
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