White Lund

Settlement in Lancashire Lancaster

England

White Lund

OS Bench Mark OS rivet bench mark from the first, 19th century, levelling, on east parapet of Oxcliffe Marsh Bridge No.3. 16.9 feet above old datum. (The camera was pointing vertically downwards.) — OS Bench Mark Credit: Phil Johnstone

White Lund is an industrial area located in Morecambe Bay, within the county of Lancashire in northwest England. Situated approximately 3 miles northeast of the city of Lancaster, White Lund is known for its significant contribution to the region's industrial development.

The area is home to a large industrial estate, which houses diverse manufacturing and distribution companies. White Lund's strategic location near the M6 motorway and the Port of Heysham has made it an attractive destination for businesses, providing excellent connectivity and easy access to national and international markets.

White Lund's industrial estate encompasses a wide range of sectors, including automotive, aerospace, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and logistics. The presence of major companies and their supply chains has created a thriving economic hub, generating employment opportunities for the local community.

Despite its industrial nature, White Lund also benefits from its proximity to natural landscapes. The area is bordered by the picturesque Morecambe Bay, offering stunning views and recreational activities for residents and visitors alike.

The community surrounding White Lund is supported by essential amenities such as schools, healthcare facilities, and retail outlets. The nearby city of Lancaster provides additional services and cultural attractions, including museums, theaters, and a university.

Overall, White Lund is a bustling industrial area that has played a significant role in Lancashire's economic growth. With its diverse range of businesses, excellent transport links, and access to natural beauty, White Lund continues to be an important and vibrant part of the region.

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White Lund Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.055856/-2.856194 or Grid Reference SD4462. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

OS Bench Mark

OS rivet bench mark from the first, 19th century, levelling, on east parapet of Oxcliffe Marsh Bridge No.3. 16.9 feet above old datum. (The camera was pointing vertically downwards.)

Phil Johnstone

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OS cut bench mark from the 20th century levelling, on NW corner of former cinema, now a DIY store. 7.916 m above datum. This replaces an earlier bench mark on the opposite corner of the building.

Phil Johnstone

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OS cut bench mark from the 19th century levelling, on north face of No.2 Primrose Street. 24.7 feet above old datum. Rather weathered.

Phil Johnstone

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OS cut bench mark from the 19th century levelling, on NE corner of Mona House, Deansgate. 21.3 feet above old datum. The surface of the stone has spalled, leaving only the cut arrows clearly visible.

Phil Johnstone

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OS cut bench mark from the 20th century levelling, on garden wall of No.8 Highfield Crescent. 37.60 feet above datum.

Phil Johnstone

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OS cut bench mark from the 20th century levelling, on garden wall of No.40 Clarendon Road. 30.35 feet above datum.

Phil Johnstone

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OS cut bench mark from the 20th century levelling, on south corner of Albert Road and Westminster Road. 32.13 feet above datum. Nicely outlined by moss.

Phil Johnstone

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OS cut bench mark from the 20th century levelling, on west corner of Chatsworth Road and Ellesmere Road. 27.68 feet above datum.

Phil Johnstone

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OS cut bench mark from the 20th century levelling, on north corner of Albert Road and Balmoral Road. 24.44 feet above datum.

Phil Johnstone

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OS cut bench mark from the 20th century levelling, on corner of No.4 West Road (now BUPA Dental Clinic). 22.76 feet above datum.

Phil Johnstone

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OS cut bench mark from the 19th century levelling, on West End Road railway bridge. 38.1 feet above old datum.

Phil Johnstone

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OS cut bench mark from the 19th century levelling, on garden wall of No.19 Northumberland Street. 21.73 feet above datum. The house is currently undergoing renovation so the BM may not survive much longer.

Phil Johnstone

OS Bench Mark

OS cut bench mark from the 19th century levelling, on corner of No.57 Edward Street. 24.8 feet above old datum. This BM appears on the 1889 25" map but not on subsequent revisions. A BM on the opposite corner of the street is marked on the 1931 and 1937 editions, but has now been destroyed. The original BM is listed in the OS database.

Phil Johnstone

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OS cut bench mark from the 20th century levelling, on SW side of York Bridge over railway. 10.61 m above datum. Hidden by vegetation and rather shallowly cut. It replaces an earlier BM on the opposite side of the road.

Phil Johnstone

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OS cut bench mark from the 20th century levelling, on garden wall of No.70 Devonshire Road. 18.44 feet above old datum.

Phil Johnstone

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OS cut bench mark from the 20th century levelling, on rear garden wall of No.60 Devonshire Road. 24.70 feet above old datum. Marked on 1939 25" map, but not listed in the OS database, and the arrow is upside down. Could the stone have been moved since the BM was cut?

Phil Johnstone