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Lancaster has a fascinating, varied and ancient history, with royal connections. The Romans established a garrison on the hill by the river. The city’s first recorded name, Lancastre, meaning ‘Roman fort on the River Lune’ is recorded in the Domesday book in 1086. Of national importance is Lancaster Castle, a Grade 1 listed building which ...
Aug 21, 2024 · Map of the town and castle of Lancaster. With inset: Speed’s map of Lancaster, 1610. CC BY-SA 4.0: 1824: Plan of Lancaster from Baines’ history, directory and gazetteer of the county palatine of Lancaster. CC BY-SA 4.0. 1832: Robert K. Dawson. Lancaster borough/town plan for the Reform Act. CC BY-SA 4.0: 1837: Robert K. Dawson. Lancaster ...
- John Barbrook
- 2010
Market Square contains a civic and regimental museum. In addition to the town of Lancaster, the city (district) includes a substantial rural and agricultural area and the seaside resort of Morecambe. Area 223 square miles (577 square km). Pop. (2001) urban area, 45,952; city, 133,914; (2011) built-up area, 48,085; city, 138,375.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Lancaster, Lancashire. Lancaster (/ ˈlæŋkəstər /, / ˈlænkæs -/) [2] is a city [3] in Lancashire, England, and the main cultural hub, economic and commercial centre of City of Lancaster district. The city is on the River Lune, directly inland from Morecambe Bay. Lancaster is the county town, [4] although Lancashire County Council has ...
The City of Lancaster, or simply Lancaster (/ ˈlæŋkæstər /), [2][3] is a local government district with city status in Lancashire, England. It is named after its largest settlement, Lancaster, and also includes the towns of Carnforth, Heysham and Morecambe and a wider rural hinterland. The district has a population of 144,446 (2022), [4 ...
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Lancaster: An English Heritage City with a big story to tell. One of England’s most vibrant historic cities where culture and heritage captivate and inspire visitors. Visit Lancaster’s castle and museums to uncover the city’s ancient stories hidden in its walls and buildings. Stroll the meandering towpaths of the canal or along St George ...
