Cemeteries · North West England
Skerton Cemetery
In or near Lancaster.
Skerton Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lancaster · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Skerton Cemetery is a cemetery in Lancashire, North-West England of architectural and local-history note. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Lancaster and Wyre parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 1.9 km away. Postcode area LA1.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Skerton is an area in the north of Lancaster, Lancashire, England, on the other side of the River Lune to the castle. It was formerly a township, but in the late 1800s it was incorporated into Lancaster and the neighbouring townships. Skerton Bridge takes the A6 southwards towards the city centre.
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Background
History
After the Conquest of 1066, which saw control of the 'realm of England' transferred from the Saxon kings to William the Conqueror, the town of Lancaster was seized as the personal fiefdom of the Norman King. The historic hill that now plays host to the castle had previously been the site of a Roman fort and, following the Norman Conquest, was designated as the site upon which to build what is now Lancaster Castle. The land being carved up by the Norman aristocracy, the land playing host to 'Schertune' was granted to the Halton fee, of which Earl Tostig, (See Tostig Godwinson), was a member. Tostig, having been loyal to the Norman King was rewarded in this instance with personal possession…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.0650, -2.7966
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Lancaster, unparished area
- Postcode
- LA1 2EF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lancaster and Wyre
- Nearest railway station
- Lancaster — 1.9 km
- Official site
- www.lancaster.gov.uk
Sources
Other places nearby
Lancaster Canal
Canals · 0.3 km
Beaumont Hall Bridge (Number 109)
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Green Lane
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Halton Road Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
Lune Aqueduct
Canals · 0.6 km
Lancaster Carriage and Wagon Works
Gardens · 0.7 km
Hammerton Hall Bridge (Number 111)
Historic bridges · 0.8 km
Skerton Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.2 km
Port of Lancaster
Harbours & ports · 1.4 km
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Carlisle Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.4 km
Wagon & Horses
Historic pubs · 1.4 km
Lancaster Maritime Museum
Museums · 1.4 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skerton Cemetery?
- Skerton Cemetery is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA1 2EF), in the parish of Lancaster, unparished area.
- What is Skerton Cemetery?
- Skerton Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Skerton Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA1 2EF.
- Is Skerton Cemetery a protected site?
- Yes — Skerton Cemetery is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- Is Skerton Cemetery free to visit?
- Yes, Skerton Cemetery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Skerton Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA1 2EF.