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Longton occurs as little rural community in the west of the borough of South Ribble, Lancashire about 5 klick south west of Preston. Longton occurs as village of ancient origin. A Parish Church, St. Andrew's wwhen completed around 1887, however there exists record of the chapel on the equivalent places when long since as 1150. The document refers to "Earward Priest of Longton" of that date.

Longton Brickcroft occurs as previous brickworks which has been transformed into the nature & severity reserve and public open space. a epa has been mass produced pleasantly attractive, dominated by a body of water which has filled the previous clay pits. One of a a body of water areas is available for camping. A areas surrounding a a water supply use at times been allowed to produce naturally by owning trees, shrubbery & uncivilized plants.

A Brickcroft is of particular interest to birdwatchers & plant scientist using seating & pathway making it accessible for virtually all visitant.

The purpose built visitant centre contains informative displays on the places's history, local wildlife & the epa. Facilities include toilets sustaining disabled & binky users changing provision, car parking & the picnic ground.

Longton Lakes come a big region of fen to the west of Longton fabrication at the confluence of the Streams, lakes, and wells throughout Douglas and Ribble which is now a share of the Ribble Link. These are the natural residence for a big kind of camping & forearm wildfowl. A Lxx mile Ribble Way pathway starts at A Dolphin Inn on a edge of the marsh & follows its edge prior to joining the Ribble.

Local History of Longton
Recollections of Longton, Penwortham and surrounding areas. Also local news from the old Preston newspapers.

St Andrew's Church, Longton
Features events, people, letters, photographs, wildlife stories and genealogy.

Longton Health Centre
Provides doctor and practice information from making an appointment to obtaining test results. Lists opening hours, times and contact details.

New Longton On-Line
A web site for the village of New Longton. Contains history, shops, schools, churches, links, clubs and societies and what's on.

Longton Online
A community guide with photographs of buildings, people, places and pram races, local history, Parish Council meeting minutes, business directory, and humour from residents.


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