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References
- ↑ Listed Buildings, Historic England , retrieved 31 March 2015
- ↑ Historic England, "Row of Trees Farm, Chorley (1139590)", National Heritage List for England , retrieved 15 December 2013
- ↑ Historic England, "Davenport House Farm, Chorley (1139589)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 15 December 2013
- ↑ Historic England, "Gate piers to forecourt at Davenport House Farm, Chorley (1229634)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 15 December 2013