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Kirkham is an ancient market town in Lancashire. It lies on the Fylde coastal plain. Carr Hill is the site of Roman fort. It appears in Domesday Book as Chicheham and described as lying on the Roman road between Ribchester (Bremetennacum) and the River Wyre. The town's market charter was granted in 1269–70 by Henry III. From the 17th century the town grew into a textile centre. The town is within the council area of Fylde (Lancashire).
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Lancashire
Lat, Long: 53.782459,-2.87132
Grid Reference: SD426321
Police Area: Lancashire
Council Area: Fylde (Lancashire)
Civil Parish: Kirkham CP
Country: England
GBPNID: 24828
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Kirkham,_Lancashire_24828
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Lancashire
Lat, Long: 53.782459,-2.87132
Grid Reference: SD426321
Police Area: Lancashire
Council Area: Fylde (Lancashire)
Civil Parish: Kirkham CP
Country: England
GBPNID: 24828
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Kirkham,_Lancashire_24828
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