Burnley, Lancashire
Burnley is a large market town in Lancashire. It lies at the confluence of the River Calder and River Brun. The town began to develop in the early mediæval period and has held a market for more than 700 years. During the Industrial Revolution, it was one of the world's largest producers of cotton cloth, and a major centre of engineering. It retains a strong manufacturing sector and is a centre of excellence for the manufacturing and aerospace industries. The town is within the council area of Burnley (Lancashire).
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Lancashire
Lat, Long: 53.790252,-2.24372
Grid Reference: SD840326
Police Area: Lancashire
Council Area: Burnley (Lancashire)
Country: England
GBPNID: 6991
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Burnley,_Lancashire_6991
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Lancashire
Lat, Long: 53.790252,-2.24372
Grid Reference: SD840326
Police Area: Lancashire
Council Area: Burnley (Lancashire)
Country: England
GBPNID: 6991
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Burnley,_Lancashire_6991

