The Scotch Piper Inn
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The Scotch Piper Inn
Image: © Peter Hodge Taken: 17 Dec 2005
The oldest inn in Lancashire. Built around an oak tree in the 14 century and known as the Royal Oak. According to legend an injured Scotch Piper from the 1745 Rebellion took refuge at the inn, and later married the inn-keeper's daughter. The inn was re-named in his honour.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.536441
Longitude
-2.959877