Chorley Moor Lancashire Map

About Chorley Moor

The agricultural landscape surrounding Chorley Moor, with its patchwork of fields and hedgerows, hints at a history deeply intertwined with the land. It lies 0.9 km south of Chorley (from Chorley: bearing 176°T, OS grid SD 583 168). Historically, Chorley Moor would have been an expanse of open common land, gradually giving way to cultivation and then to the development of suburban housing. Today, Chorley Moor is a residential district, characterized by a mix of detached and semi-detached homes, interspersed with local green spaces and playing fields. The proximity to the larger town of Chorley provides residents with access to a wider range of amenities and services, while Chorley Moor itself maintains a quieter, more suburban feel. Its development reflects the broader expansion of urban areas in Lancashire during the 20th century.

About This Chorley Moor Map Page

Explore Chorley Moor, Lancashire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.646539, -2.631940. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.