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3 days ago · Lancashire, England. The geographic county comprises two principal physical regions. In the east the gritstones and shales of the Pennines form level, elevated plateaus. The highest summits are Wards Stone at 1,836 feet (560 metres), Pendle at 1,831 feet (558 metres), and Fair Snape at 1,701 feet (518 metres).
Saxon and Viking Lancashire History. With the retreat of the Romans, Lancashire entered into a Dark Age period. Little is known about the years 500-700 AD, but the coming of the Saxons was a major influx. This can be seen from the many names of places in the county that have a Saxon name that derives from Old English.
Lancashire ( / ˈlæŋkəʃər / LAN-kə-shər, /- ʃɪər / -sheer; abbreviated Lancs) is a ceremonial county in North West England. It is bordered by Cumbria to the north, North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire to the east, Greater Manchester and Merseyside to the south, and the Irish Sea to the west. The largest settlement is Blackpool.
Mediaeval Lancashire. Although Lancashire did not yet exist as a separate entity, the northwest played some part in the changes which overtook the English state in the second half of the eleventh century. North of the Ribble formed part of the huge earldom of Northumbria, which, in 1055, was given to Tostig, third son of the powerful Earl Godwin.
May 11, 2018 · Lancashire County in nw England, bordered by Cumbria (n), North and West Yorkshire (e), Greater Manchester and Merseyside (s), and the Irish Sea (w); the county town is Preston. Other major towns include Lancaster (the administrative centre) and Blackburn. Occupied in Roman times, it later formed part of an Anglo-Saxon kingdom.
The Midland, Morecambe, vintagefestival.co.uk----- September 7th-8th Lancashire Game and Country Fair This festival is a true celebration of country pursuits in the heart of Lancashire's beautiful countryside. You can expect a wide array of shows, activities and stalls on offer.
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