Halsall, ENG - Postcode - L39 8RG

Description of Halsall, England

West Lancashire is home to the village and civil parish of Halsall, which can be found not far from Ormskirk via the A5147 and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

Having evolved from a small farming community, the vast ancient parish of Halsall now is characterized by a low population and a high number of scattered homes. Along Carr Moss Lane, Halsall's land area (and postal area) stretches well into Ainsdale, to the point where the border is actually closer to the center of Ainsdale than it is to Halsall.

St. Cuthbert's Church and the war memorial serve as the focal points of Halsall village. Founded in the 14th century, the Rev. Paul Robinson serves as Rector of this historic church. The church is to the south and west of the hall, and a water mill that stood between them was demolished around 1880. The Halsall Arms bar was once located near the water mill (now offices for business).

Approximately 140 students ages 4 to 11 attend St. Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School, the local junior high. A massive watering hole, the Saracen's Head may be found right on the canal's edge. Near the former post office is a garage, offices (in what was once the Halsall Arms tavern), and a red telephone booth.

In stark contrast to the low-lying flat peat mossland between the ridge and the sand of Ainsdale and Birkdale, the settlement and the church are perched on a rocky crest.

Halsall is home to a variety of historic sites, including the Grade I-listed Halsall Hall and various canal bridges. The original Halsall Hall building is still there, however it has been converted into multiple apartments. In 2011, the parish had 2,057 residents and an area of 2,801 ha. (28.01 km2; 10.81 sq mi). Bituminous turf, discovered in the Halsall moss, is a unique specimen of local flora. You might light this so-called Lit-turf like a candle.

Five bus stations service the community on the Arriva North West route 300 between Liverpool and Southport (and the reverse). Halsall station served passengers on the Liverpool, Southport, and Preston Junction Railway from 1887 until it closed in 1938.

The annual Scarecrow Festival is held in Halsall. There is a celebration from June through July. Officially, the scarecrow festival went down the main road through the village, but the scarecrows have since migrated to other regions, No prizes will be awarded at the scarecrow event.