Clayton-le-Woods
Encyclopedia
Clayton-le-Woods is a large village and civil parish
of the Borough of Chorley
, in Lancashire
, England
. According to the United Kingdom Census 2001
it has a population of 14,528.
, Clayton-le-Woods is only a few miles from the city of Preston
and next door to the small towns of Leyland
and Bamber Bridge
. The villages of Whittle-le-Woods
, Brindle
and the new Buckshaw Village
are also located next to Clayton-le-Woods. Clayton-le-Woods is seen as being a leafy green middle class suburban area where the majority of people are white Britons.
The village is divided in two by Cuerden Valley Park and the River Lostock
, the western part bordering Leyland
and the eastern bordering Whittle-le-Woods
. The village is close to different junctions of the motorway network, junctions 28 & 29 of the M6
, junction 8 of the M61
, and junction 2 of the M65
.
There are a number of pubs, a large supermarket, a sports centre and two hotels all located within the village.
Charcoal
burning is still being carried out by coppicing the woods, in the grounds of nearby Cuerden Hall
. There are also Linen hand weaver's cottages which are located on Sheep Hill Lane
Civil parish
In England, a civil parish is a territorial designation and, where they are found, the lowest tier of local government below districts and counties...
of the Borough of Chorley
Chorley (borough)
Chorley is a local government district with borough status in Lancashire, England. It is named after its largest settlement, the town of Chorley.-Creation:...
, in Lancashire
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. According to the United Kingdom Census 2001
United Kingdom Census 2001
A nationwide census, known as Census 2001, was conducted in the United Kingdom on Sunday, 29 April 2001. This was the 20th UK Census and recorded a resident population of 58,789,194....
it has a population of 14,528.
Geography
Situated to the north of the town of ChorleyChorley
Chorley is a market town in Lancashire, in North West England. It is the largest settlement in the Borough of Chorley. The town's wealth came principally from the cotton industry...
, Clayton-le-Woods is only a few miles from the city of Preston
City of Preston, Lancashire
The City of Preston is a city and non-metropolitan district in Lancashire, England. It is located on the north bank of the River Ribble, and was granted city status in 2002, becoming England's 50th city in the 50th year of Queen Elizabeth II's reign...
and next door to the small towns of Leyland
Leyland, Lancashire
Leyland is a town in the South Ribble borough of Lancashire, England, approximately six miles south of the city of Preston.Throughout the 20th and 21st century, the community has seen a large growth in industry, population and farming, due to the establishment of Leyland Motors, housing...
and Bamber Bridge
Bamber Bridge
Bamber Bridge is a village to the south of Preston, Lancashire, England. The name derives from the Old English 'bēam' and 'brycg', which probably means "tree-trunk bridge". It is mentioned in an undated medieval document. The village is often referred to as "Brig" by residents...
. The villages of Whittle-le-Woods
Whittle-le-Woods
Whittle-le-Woods is a village and civil parish of the Borough of Chorley in Lancashire, England. Residents of Whittle-le-Woods are called Whittlers....
, Brindle
Brindle, Lancashire
Brindle is a small village and civil parish of the borough of Chorley, Lancashire, England. It is in the centre of a triangle between Preston, Blackburn, and Chorley. The area has little industry. Brindle is one of the most affluent areas in Lancashire , with average earnings over 33% higher than...
and the new Buckshaw Village
Buckshaw Village
Buckshaw Village is a new residential and industrial area between the towns of Chorley and Leyland in Lancashire, the original area of Buckshaw being part of Euxton...
are also located next to Clayton-le-Woods. Clayton-le-Woods is seen as being a leafy green middle class suburban area where the majority of people are white Britons.
The village is divided in two by Cuerden Valley Park and the River Lostock
River Lostock
The River Lostock is a river in Lancashire, England.The source of the Lostock is at the confluence of Slack Brook and Whave's Brook at the entrance to Miller Wood near Withnell Fold....
, the western part bordering Leyland
Leyland, Lancashire
Leyland is a town in the South Ribble borough of Lancashire, England, approximately six miles south of the city of Preston.Throughout the 20th and 21st century, the community has seen a large growth in industry, population and farming, due to the establishment of Leyland Motors, housing...
and the eastern bordering Whittle-le-Woods
Whittle-le-Woods
Whittle-le-Woods is a village and civil parish of the Borough of Chorley in Lancashire, England. Residents of Whittle-le-Woods are called Whittlers....
. The village is close to different junctions of the motorway network, junctions 28 & 29 of the M6
M6 motorway
The M6 motorway runs from junction 19 of the M1 at the Catthorpe Interchange, near Rugby via Birmingham then heads north, passing Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester, Preston, Carlisle and terminating at the Gretna junction . Here, just short of the Scottish border it becomes the A74 which continues to...
, junction 8 of the M61
M61 motorway
The M61 motorway is a motorway in North West England. It runs from the M60 motorway northwest of Manchester and heads northwest past Bolton and Chorley to join the M6 just north of the junction between the M6 and M65 motorways to the south of Preston....
, and junction 2 of the M65
M65 motorway
The M65 is a motorway in Lancashire, England. It runs from just south of Preston through the major junction of the M6 and M61 motorways, east past Darwen, Blackburn, Accrington, Burnley, Nelson and ends at Colne.-History:...
.
Community
The village has five primary schools in its vicinity, which demonstrates its suburban middle class status. The primary schools are, Clayton-le-Woods CE, Lancaster Lane, Westwood Road, Manor Road and St Bedes RC. A library was built in the village in 1985, located in Clayton Green next to Cuerden Valley Park.There are a number of pubs, a large supermarket, a sports centre and two hotels all located within the village.
Charcoal
Charcoal
Charcoal is the dark grey residue consisting of carbon, and any remaining ash, obtained by removing water and other volatile constituents from animal and vegetation substances. Charcoal is usually produced by slow pyrolysis, the heating of wood or other substances in the absence of oxygen...
burning is still being carried out by coppicing the woods, in the grounds of nearby Cuerden Hall
Cuerden Hall
Cuerden Hall is a country mansion in the village of Cuerden near Preston, Lancashire, England. It is a Grade II* listed building. The Hall was formerly a family home between 1717 and 1906, and used by the Army up until the 1960s. It is now a Sue Ryder Care Home...
. There are also Linen hand weaver's cottages which are located on Sheep Hill Lane
External Links
- Clayton-le-Woods chorley.gov.uk.
- Parish council, etc