Cemeteries · North West England
Scotforth Cemetery
Scotforth 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 · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Scotforth Cemetery is a cemetery in Lancashire, North-West England of architectural and local-history note. It sits within the Lancaster and Wyre parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 2.4 km away. Postcode area LA1.
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From the Wikipedia article
Scotforth is a suburb in the south of the city of Lancaster in Lancashire, England. It is home to Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary School and St Paul's Church. The population was 239 in 2021 Census.
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Background
History
Parts of Lancaster were made up of several villages; Scotforth used to be a separate village. Some of the village's original terraces can still be seen on parts of Hala Road and Scotforth Road. Cross Fleury, in his 1891 history of Lancaster, tells the story of Bonnie Prince Charlie's search for a suitable battlefield on which to make his last stand against the Duke of Cumberland. A potential site was identified in Scotforth, and were it not for the rebel Prince's sudden change of mind and continued retreat northwards, 'The Battle of Scotforth' might easily have become the name of that great rout in British history ... as opposed to the now infamous name of Culloden.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0273, -2.8015
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Lancaster, unparished area
- Postcode
- LA1 5AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lancaster and Wyre
- Nearest railway station
- Lancaster — 2.4 km
- Official site
- www.lancaster.gov.uk
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scotforth Cemetery?
- Scotforth Cemetery is in North West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 54.0273°, -2.8015°. The nearest railway station is Lancaster, around 2.4 km away.
- Is Scotforth Cemetery free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Scotforth Cemetery is free.