Claughton

Civil Parish in Lancashire Wyre

England

Claughton

New Lane crossing M6 motorway
New Lane crossing M6 motorway Credit: Alpin Stewart

Claughton is a civil parish located in the district of Lancashire, England. It is situated near the city of Lancaster and is part of the Wyre borough. The parish covers an area of approximately 6 square miles and has a population of around 500.

The village of Claughton is the main settlement within the parish. It is a small rural community with a charming countryside atmosphere. The area is known for its picturesque landscapes, including rolling hills, fields, and woodland areas. It is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for hiking, cycling, and nature walks.

The village itself has a close-knit community, with a range of amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub. The parish also has a historic church, St. Chad's, which dates back to the 12th century. The church serves as a focal point for the community and holds regular services and events.

In terms of transportation, Claughton is well-connected to nearby towns and cities. The M6 motorway is easily accessible, providing convenient links to Lancaster and beyond. Public transportation options include regular bus services that connect the village to surrounding areas.

Overall, Claughton offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike, with its natural beauty and strong sense of community.

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Claughton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.875838/-2.724149 or Grid Reference SD5242. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

New Lane crossing M6 motorway
New Lane crossing M6 motorway
Footbridge over M6
Footbridge over M6
Footbridge - M6 northbound
Footbridge - M6 northbound
Footbridge - M6 northbound
Footbridge - M6 northbound
Road works ahead Heading south on the M6 near Catterall
Road works ahead
Heading south on the M6 near Catterall
Old Milestone Marker 42-15 F (between bridges 52-51), Lancaster Canal Old Milestone located by the side of the Lancaster Canal

This milestone is 15 miles from the centre of Preston and 42 miles from Kendal
Inscription reads:- 
Preston / 15 :: Garstang / 2 

Milestone Society National ID: LAN-15
Old Milestone Marker 42-15 F (between bridges 52-51), Lancaster Canal
Old Milestone located by the side of the Lancaster Canal This milestone is 15 miles from the centre of Preston and 42 miles from Kendal Inscription reads:- Preston / 15 :: Garstang / 2 Milestone Society National ID: LAN-15
Old Milestone Marker 43-14 F (between bridges 50-49), Lancaster Canal Milestone located by the side of the Lancaster Canal
This milestone is 14 miles from the centre of Preston and 43 miles from Kendal

Inscription reads:- 
Preston / 14 :: Garstang / 3 (missing) 

Milestone Society National ID: LAN-14
Old Milestone Marker 43-14 F (between bridges 50-49), Lancaster Canal
Milestone located by the side of the Lancaster Canal This milestone is 14 miles from the centre of Preston and 43 miles from Kendal Inscription reads:- Preston / 14 :: Garstang / 3 (missing) Milestone Society National ID: LAN-14
Gated road to Stirzaker House Farm
Gated road to Stirzaker House Farm
Small stream near Claughton
Small stream near Claughton
Old Bridge Marker on Sandholme Bridge, Barnacre with Bonds parish Bridge Marker inscribed in the parapet of Sandholme Bridge, River Calder, on the east side of Sandholme Lane. Barnacre with Bonds parish. Grade II Listed details <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1072909" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1072909">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>. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/482909" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/482909">Link</a>.

Milestone Society National ID: LA_BERN02br
Old Bridge Marker on Sandholme Bridge, Barnacre with Bonds parish
Bridge Marker inscribed in the parapet of Sandholme Bridge, River Calder, on the east side of Sandholme Lane. Barnacre with Bonds parish. Grade II Listed details LinkExternal link. See also Link. Milestone Society National ID: LA_BERN02br
Tree in hedge
Tree in hedge
Wyre : The M6 Motorway Heading north through the Wyre district of Lancashire.
Wyre : The M6 Motorway
Heading north through the Wyre district of Lancashire.
A pasture on Eccles Farm The cows are not expecting rain, they're just resting their legs
A pasture on Eccles Farm
The cows are not expecting rain, they're just resting their legs
River Brock at Walmsley Bridge - Glacial layers Shown are the 2 most recent glacial till layers with the remnants of a previous river channel. the upper layer is fluvio-glacial with rounded stones, whilst the lower (darker) till layer is probably from the Devensian Ice Age and contains angular stones, typical of purely glacial origin.The current river is continually exposing these layers and the bedrock of mudstones is cut through just a 100m up and down stream from this point.
River Brock at Walmsley Bridge - Glacial layers
Shown are the 2 most recent glacial till layers with the remnants of a previous river channel. the upper layer is fluvio-glacial with rounded stones, whilst the lower (darker) till layer is probably from the Devensian Ice Age and contains angular stones, typical of purely glacial origin.The current river is continually exposing these layers and the bedrock of mudstones is cut through just a 100m up and down stream from this point.
Lancaster Canal and tow path
Lancaster Canal and tow path
Lodge near Claughton West lodge, possibly designed by Robert Roper who was responsible for the early C19th hall. Deeply eaved Tuscan portico. Grade II listed.
Lodge near Claughton
West lodge, possibly designed by Robert Roper who was responsible for the early C19th hall. Deeply eaved Tuscan portico. Grade II listed.
Bridge Meadow House alongside the Lancaster Canal.
Bridge Meadow
House alongside the Lancaster Canal.
Claughton Memorial Hall
Claughton Memorial Hall
Show me another place!

Claughton is located at Grid Ref: SD5242 (Lat: 53.875838, Lng: -2.724149)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Wyre

Police Authority: Lancashire

What 3 Words

///valued.steeped.vanilla. Near Catterall, Lancashire

Related Wikis

Claughton, Wyre

Claughton ( KLY-tən) is a sparse village and civil parish in the county of Lancashire in the north of England, in the Borough of Wyre. The population of...

Garstang and Catterall railway station

Garstang and Catterall railway station served as the interchange between the Garstang and Knot-End Railway and the London and North Western Railway, in...

Brock railway station

Brock railway station served the hamlet of Brock near Bilsborrow, Lancashire, England, from 1849 to 1939 on the Lancaster and Preston Junction Railway...

Catterall

Catterall is a village and civil parish in the borough of Wyre, Lancashire, England. Historically in the Amounderness Hundred, it is situated on the A6...

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.875838,-2.724149
Bowman Wood
Natural: wood
Source: OS OpenData StreetView
Lat/Long: 53.8737624/-2.72223
Power: tower
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 53.8799095/-2.72119
Power: tower
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 53.8782895/-2.7189477
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

Have you been to Claughton?

Leave your review of Claughton below (or comments, questions and feedback).