Holmes, Lancashire

Not to be confused with Holmeswood.
Holmes

Hunters Lane, Holmes
Holmes
 Holmes shown within Lancashire
Population 5,350 2001 Census (Tarleton Parish)
OS grid referenceSD433194
Civil parishTarleton
DistrictWest Lancashire
Shire countyLancashire
RegionNorth West
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post town PRESTON
Postcode district PR4
Dialling code 01772
Police Lancashire
Fire Lancashire
Ambulance North West
EU Parliament North West England
UK ParliamentSouth Ribble
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Coordinates: 53°40′05″N 2°51′29″W / 53.668°N 2.858°W / 53.668; -2.858

Holmes is a hamlet in West Lancashire, England. It is adjacent to the larger village of Mere Brow, which is between the much larger villages of Banks to the west and Tarleton to the east. It is directly situated on the A565 road, which gives the village good links with Preston, Southport and Liverpool. Historically, the village was an agricultural settlement, due to the excellent soil, and farming is still important.

The hamlet is administered by West Lancashire District Council and Tarleton parish council.[1] Holmes and neighbouring Mere Brow were part of the ancient parish of North Meols but now are part of Tarleton parish.

Holmes has a small church. The main business is Huntapac, a farming company that grows and supplies vegetables to supermarkets.[2]

References

  1. Local Governance, Tarleton Parish Council, retrieved 2011-03-19
  2. http://www.huntapac.co.uk/

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