Blackamoor, Lancashire

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Blackamoor
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Corner Shop, Blackamoor (August 2009)
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Blackamoor
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Blackamoor
Location within Lancashire
OS grid reference SD696254
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Ceremonial county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town BLACKBURN
Postcode district BB1
Dialling code 01254
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53°43′26″N2°27′40″W / 53.724°N 2.461°W / 53.724; -2.461 Coordinates: 53°43′26″N2°27′40″W / 53.724°N 2.461°W / 53.724; -2.461

Blackamoor is one village in Lancashire, England which is to the south of Blackburn. [1]

It is located on the cross roads between Lower Darwen and Guide where the B6231 crosses the old “Roman Road” from Manchester to Ribchester.

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References

  1. Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 103 Blackburn & Burnley (Clitheroe & Skipton) (Map). Ordnance Survey. 2009. ISBN   9780319231548.