Blackamoor | |
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![]() Corner Shop, Blackamoor (August 2009) | |
Location within Lancashire | |
OS grid reference | SD696254 |
Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | BLACKBURN |
Postcode district | BB1 |
Dialling code | 01254 |
Police | Lancashire |
Fire | Lancashire |
Ambulance | North West |
UK Parliament | |
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