Holmes, Lancashire

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Holmes
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Hunters Lane
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Holmes
Location in West Lancashire
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Holmes
Location within Lancashire
Population5,350  2001 Census (Tarleton Parish)
OS grid reference SD433194
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District
Shire county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town PRESTON
Postcode district PR4
Dialling code 01772
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53°40′05″N2°51′29″W / 53.668°N 2.858°W / 53.668; -2.858

Holmes is a hamlet in West Lancashire, England. It is adjacent to the larger village of Mere Brow, which is between the much larger villages of Banks to the west and Tarleton to the east. It is directly situated on the A565 road, which gives the village good links with Preston, Southport and Liverpool. Historically, the village was an agricultural settlement, due to the excellent soil, and farming is still important.

The hamlet is administered by West Lancashire District Council and Tarleton parish council. [1] Holmes and neighbouring Mere Brow were part of the ancient parish of North Meols but now are part of Tarleton parish.

Holmes has a small church. The main business is Huntapac, a farming company that grows and supplies vegetables to supermarkets. [2]

References

  1. Local Governance, Tarleton Parish Council, archived from the original on 9 March 2012, retrieved 19 March 2011
  2. "Huntapac Produce Ltd | Huntapac Produce Ltd".

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