Sandy Lane, Old Skelmersdale
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Sandy Lane, Old Skelmersdale
Image: © Sue Adair Taken: 15 Oct 2005
Shops and businesses in Sandy Lane, Old Skelmersdale, to the east of Ormskirk, an old coal mining village that became a New Town in the 1960s. 'Skem', as its locally called, was mentioned in the Domesday Book has a very long and interesting history. Dating back to 55 BC the Town was used as a resting place for Roman soldiers marching from Wigan to the harbour at Crosby on the River Mersey. Some 20 years ago a great quantity of Roman coins was discovered buried at Ottershead Farm. Skelmersdale lies in the shadow of Ashurst Beacon, where the District Council have created Beacon Country Park.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.548804
Longitude
-2.807416