Museums · North West England
Thornton, Lancashire
In or near Singleton.
Thornton, Lancashire — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Poulton-le-Fylde · 2.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Thornton, Lancashire is a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wyre Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thornton, located in North-West England, is home to a museum that showcases local history and heritage. The museum features exhibits that reflect the cultural and social development of the area. It serves as a resource for understanding the historical context of Thornton and its surroundings.
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Background
History
Thornton is first mentioned in 1086 in the Domesday Book, in which it was referred to as Torentum (a name preserved by Torentum Court on Lawsons Road). At the time, it covered a large area including what are now Cleveleys and Fleetwood, and had a very low population density. It is thought that a settlement had existed at the site since the Iron Age, and a Roman road passes close to the village. The area remained lightly populated until 1799, when the marshland around the village was drained and agricultural production began on a large scale. Marsh Mill, a large well-preserved windmill, built in 1794, is a prominent landmark. It was commissioned by Bold Hesketh, uncle of Peter Hesketh (later…
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- Coordinates
- 53.8710, -3.0040
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Wyre
- Parish
- Wyre, unparished area
- Postcode
- FY5 5BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Blackpool North and Fleetwood
- Nearest railway station
- Poulton-le-Fylde — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Thornton, Lancashire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thornton, Lancashire?
- Thornton, Lancashire is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode FY5 5BT), in the parish of Wyre, unparished area.
- What is Thornton, Lancashire?
- Thornton, Lancashire — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thornton, Lancashire?
- The nearest railway station is Poulton-le-Fylde, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode FY5 5BT.
- Is Thornton, Lancashire a protected site?
- Yes — Thornton, Lancashire is part of the Wyre Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Thornton, Lancashire?
- The nearest railway station is Poulton-le-Fylde, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FY5 5BT.