The Barrows, Heysham, Lancacshire
N 54° 02.828 W 002° 54.143
30U E 506391 N 5988770
The Barrows is the official name for Heysham Head, where there is yet another St. Patrick's chapel.
Waymark Code: WMCA66
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/15/2011
Views: 2
The Barrows are accessed by walking past the church tea shop and through a stone stile on to a grassy area. Small cliffs bar access to the mud beach. The dominant rock is red sandstone from which many local houses have been built. The harder limestone is further south and north along the coast. These are the only sea cliffs on Lancashire coastline.
Here is yet another chapel dedicated to St Patrick and some stone graves carved out of the soft rock. The is a display board explaining all.
Park on street in Heysham or use the Pay and Display car park at given coordinates below.
The address of property, including Postcode.:
The Barrows
Heysham
Lancashire
LA3
The charges to visitors and opening hours.:
Free daylight hours
Web page: [Web Link]
Parking place (optional): N 54° 02.704 W 002° 54.021
References:
Guided walk with local guide.
National Trust member: no
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