Towns & cities · North West England
Scotforth
Scotforth — village in Lancashire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lancaster · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Scotforth is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Address: LA1. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Lancashire, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.0270°, -2.7910°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Scotforth is a suburb in the south of the city of Lancaster in Lancashire, England. It is home to Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary School and St Paul's Church. The population was 239 in 2021 Census.
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Background
History
Parts of Lancaster were made up of several villages; Scotforth used to be a separate village. Some of the village's original terraces can still be seen on parts of Hala Road and Scotforth Road. Cross Fleury, in his 1891 history of Lancaster, tells the story of Bonnie Prince Charlie's search for a suitable battlefield on which to make his last stand against the Duke of Cumberland. A potential site was identified in Scotforth, and were it not for the rebel Prince's sudden change of mind and continued retreat northwards, 'The Battle of Scotforth' might easily have become the name of that great rout in British history ... as opposed to the now infamous name of Culloden.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0270, -2.7910
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Lancaster, unparished area
- Postcode
- LA1
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lancaster and Wyre
- Nearest railway station
- Lancaster — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q550481 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Scotforth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Filter House, Scotforth - geograph.org.uk - 643231.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Scotforth Cemetery
Cemeteries · 0.7 km
Glen Tarn Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 0.8 km
St Paul's Church, Scotforth
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Scotforth
Villages · 1.3 km
Lancaster Canal Carr Lane Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.4 km
Bailrigg House
Castles · 1.4 km
Bailrigg House
Castles · 1.4 km
Ripley School Chapel
Chapels · 1.5 km
Nuffield Theatre
Theatres · 1.7 km
Stodday
Castles · 1.7 km
Burrow Beck Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.7 km
Metamorphasis of Daphne
Public art & sculpture · 1.7 km
Scotforth is a village located in Lancashire, North West England. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Administrative county
- Lancashire
- Constituency
- Lancaster and Wyre
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Things to see in Scotforth
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Scotforth Cemetery
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St Paul's Church, Scotforth
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Bailrigg House
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Lancaster Canal Carr Lane Bridge
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📷 5Cemeteries · North West England
Scotforth Cemetery
Scotforth Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Glen Tarn Caravan Park
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St Paul's Church, Scotforth
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Lancaster Canal Carr Lane Bridge
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Bailrigg House
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Places to stay
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The Golden Ball
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Places to eat & drink
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Brown Cow Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scotforth?
- Scotforth is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA1), in the parish of Lancaster, unparished area.
- What is Scotforth?
- Scotforth — village in Lancashire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Scotforth?
- The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA1.
- Is Scotforth free to visit?
- Yes, Scotforth is free to enter.
- How do I get to Scotforth?
- The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA1.