Bretherton, ENG - Postcode - PR26 9AP
Postcode PR26 9AP serves Bretherton in the Lancashire district of England. It is part of the PR26 outward code area. Use the map below for the exact location.
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Location Information
| City/Location/Ward | Bretherton |
|---|---|
| County/District/Region | Lancashire |
| States or Province or Territories | England |
| States or Province or Territories Abbrieviation | ENG |
| Postcode | PR26 9AP |
GPS Coordinate
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.6773 |
| Longitude | -2.7913 |
Nearby Postcodes
| Location | Postcode |
|---|---|
| Blackburn | BB1 1AB |
| Blackburn | BB1 1AE |
| Blackburn | BB1 1AF |
| Blackburn | BB1 1AQ |
| Blackburn | BB1 1BA |
| Blackburn | BB1 1BB |
| Blackburn | BB1 1BD |
| Blackburn | BB1 1BG |
| Blackburn | BB1 1BH |
| Blackburn | BB1 1BJ |
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Bretherton is located in Lancashire
About Bretherton
Description of Bretherton
South-west of Leyland and east of Tarleton, in the Borough of Chorley, Lancashire, England, you'll find the small settlement and civil parish of Bretherton. In 2011, 669 people called the civil parish home. Its name alludes to its pre-conquest background, and the family that lived in the manor residence Bank Hall played an important role in the town's early development. Bretherton has maintained its rural character and is now mostly residential, with most of its citizens commuting to larger cities.
Geography of Bretherton
The township is comprised of 2,292 statute acres, all of which are low-lying and flat and are mostly used for agricultural purposes. The Lostock River marks the northern boundary of the village, while the Douglas and Yarrow rivers converge just south of the Lostock and run into the Ribble. The township's center, where the settlement is located, is on gently rising terrain, and its west, where Bank Hall is located, is on higher elevation, while the south-west is less than 25 feet above sea level.
History of Bretherton
The name Bretherton means "farmstead of the brothers" and comes from the Old English brothor and tun or the Norse brothir. In 1190, it had its first appearance in written history. Bretherton appears in 1242 records as Bretherton, Brotherton as Brotherton, Bertherton as Bertherton, and Thorp as Thorp.
Landmarks
Bretherton is home to various historic structures, such as the church of St. John the Baptist and several farmhouses.
Bank Hall, a Grade II* Listed Jacobean mansion built in 1608, has fallen into disrepair. On the BBC show "Restoration" from 2003, it placed last. Despite the building's continued deterioration, in 2011 authorization was obtained to restore and convert it into a visitor center and residences. Elizabethan tithe barn Bank Hall Barn was repaired and turned into apartments in 2004 after being designated as a Grade II Listed building.
The sails have long since been removed from Bank Mill, a Grade II Listed building constructed of brick and rendered and painted white. Converted from a barn in 1741, it is now a private residence.