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The Long Causeway, Lancashire

The Long Causeway is a packhorse track in the parish of Cliviger in Lancashire. It was the ancient way to travel from Burnley to Yorkshire. It survives for much of its original route and began on the west side of Towneley Park in Burnley, continuing through Mereclough, and across the Yorkshire border into Calderdale. It is within the council area of Burnley (Lancashire).

Place Type: Ancient Routeway
Historic County: Lancashire
Lat, Long: 53.751401,-2.149277
Grid Reference: SD 9025 2834
Civil Parish: Cliviger CP
Council Area: Burnley CA (Lancashire CA)
Strategic Authority Area: Lancashire SA
Police Area: Lancashire PA

GBPN ID: 304958
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/The_Long_Causeway,_Lancashire_304958

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