Leck, Lancashire
| Leck | ||
|---|---|---|
Shire county | ||
| Region | ||
| Country | England | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom | |
| Post town | CARNFORTH | |
| Postcode district | LA6 | |
| Dialling code | 01524 | |
| Police | Lancashire | |
| Fire | Lancashire | |
| Ambulance | North West | |
| UK Parliament | ||
Leck is a
2011 census Leck was grouped with Ireby (2001 pop. 78)[1] to give a total of 260.[2] It is located next to the Leck Beck close to the main A65, 2 miles (3.2 km) south east of the Cumbrian town of Kirkby Lonsdale. Administratively it forms part of the City of Lancaster, Lancaster
itself being 18 miles (29 km) away.
The Church of St Peter was built in 1878-79 and burnt down in 1913, but was accurately re-built in 1915.[3]
Geology
Leck is located on two ancient geological
Craven Fault. These meet at around 54°11′26″N 2°31′38″W / 54.190507°N 2.527339°W
.
In the Carboniferous to Jurassic periods these major earth movements formed the dramatic landscape of Lonsdale and the Aire Gap in Craven District
See also
References
- ^ a b "Parish headcount" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 December 2006. Retrieved 13 April 2008.
- Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ISBN 978-0-300-12667-9.
External links
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