Farington

Civil Parish in Lancashire South Ribble

England

Farington

Field off Coote Lane The building to the right is Coote Lane Care Home, shown on older maps as Cook Lane Farm (presumably the name morphed from Cook to Coote some time in the 20th century). — Field off Coote Lane Credit: Stephen Craven

Farington is a civil parish located in the county of Lancashire, England. Situated approximately 3 miles southeast of the town of Leyland, Farington covers an area of about 5 square miles. The parish is bordered by the River Lostock to the west and the M6 motorway to the east.

Farington is primarily a residential area, consisting of a mix of housing types including detached houses, semi-detached houses, and terraced houses. The majority of the properties were built in the 20th century, with some newer developments in recent years. The parish has a population of around 6,000 people.

The area is known for its strong community spirit, with several community groups and organizations actively involved in enhancing the quality of life for residents. Farington has a number of amenities, including a primary school, a community center, and several local shops and businesses.

Farington is well-connected to the surrounding areas. The M6 motorway runs nearby, providing easy access to cities such as Manchester and Liverpool. The nearby town of Leyland offers a wider range of amenities, including supermarkets, leisure facilities, and a train station with regular services to Preston and Manchester.

The parish is also blessed with natural beauty, with picturesque countryside and green spaces scattered throughout the area. Farington Moss, a local nature reserve, offers opportunities for outdoor activities and wildlife enthusiasts.

Overall, Farington is a thriving civil parish that offers a close-knit community, convenient amenities, and access to surrounding areas, making it an attractive place to live.

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Farington Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.714092/-2.713822 or Grid Reference SD5224. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Field off Coote Lane

The building to the right is Coote Lane Care Home, shown on older maps as Cook Lane Farm (presumably the name morphed from Cook to Coote some time in the 20th century).

Stephen Craven

Leyland Trucks

N Chadwick

Old Milestone by Leyland Lane, Leyland Parish

Stone post (plate lost) by the UC road (was B5253), in parish of LEYLAND (SOUTH RIBBLE District), Leyland Lane; by No. 13, on grass verge, on East side of road, opposite Hugh Lane. Preston iron plate, erected by the Wigan & Preston (north of Yarrow) turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription once read:- (TO) (PRESTON) (5) (MILES) Milestone Society National ID: LA_PSWG05.

David Phillips

Leyland Lane, Farington Moss

David Dixon

Farington Moss, Croston Road

David Dixon

Pond near Singleton's Farm

Just off Sod Hall Lane

Adam C Snape

Farington Lodge

Adam C Snape

Farington Lodge

Adam C Snape

Fowler Lane, Farington

Fowler Lane used to be quite a busy road, but is now a wonderfully quiet country lane. Through motor traffic was stopped when the bypass was constructed. It is still a through route for pedestrians cyclists and horses who can pass under the bypass road.

Adam C Snape

Railway tracks

Near Fowler Lane Bridge on the Blackpool line.

Phil and Juliette Platt

Yew Tree Farm

On the outskirts of Leyland. Viewed from a train on the West Coast Main Line.

Thomas Nugent

Centurion Tank, Farington Moss

One of a series of “Welcome to Leyland” gateway monuments celebrating the town’s industrial heritage and originally sited overlooking the junction at Flensburg Way and Penwortham Way, this tank was moved to its present position on a mound 20m back from the current roundabout in 2016 to facilitate road improvements to the A582 (Link

Lancashire Post). An information plaque in front of the tank (SD5224 : Made in Leyland - the Centurion Tank (plaque)) proclaims that “This Centurion tank commemorates the servicemen and women who have served our country. It is a gateway to Leyland and proudly represents the town and the workers who built it" . The Centurion was developed during World War II as a cruiser tank, with Mark 2 models entering service after the end of the war; over the years, continuous development produced numerous modifications culminating in the Mark 13 design. The Centurion is widely regarded as one of the best British tank designs of all time serving the British Army and many others for over 60 years and seeing action in diverse places such as Korea, Vietnam and the Gulf. Centurion Tanks were made at the Spurrier Works in Leyland. The “tank factory” was opened on 23 October 1953, during the Korean crisis and is part of Leyland’s famous industrial heritage.

David Dixon