Clayton Brook
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Clayton Brook is a large residential estate in Lancashire
, between the city
of Preston
and the town of Chorley
. It forms part of the Clayton-le-Woods
civil parish
, and is in the Clayton-le-Woods North ward
of the borough of Chorley
. Lying next to the industrial estate of Walton Summit, one-time terminus of a branch of the Lancaster Canal
, it also neighbours Clayton-le-Woods, Clayton Green, Hoghton
and Brindle
, and is not far from the small town of Bamber Bridge
. Clayton Brook Village as it is often termed, is bounded by the A6 road and the M61
and M65
motorways, and is conveniently near the M6 motorway
.
. The canal summit was once linked to the Preston terminus of the said canal via the Lancaster Canal Tramroad
. The demise of this stretch was brought on by the onset of the M61 that now runs alongside Clayton-Brook at its Eastern edge. Reminders of the areas navigable past remain however, with the nearby Tramway Lane linking the estate to junction 2 of the M65 and 9 of the M61. Bridge 10 of the canal stretch also remains, albeit ruined and amongst overgrowth, in nearby farmland across the motorway from the summit.
Clayton Brook is served by many bus
routes, including the frequent 125/126 service operated by Stagecoach
between Preston and Bolton
.
group Places for People
. Clayton Brook was originally built in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
supermarket in Clayton Green. The local wildlife preserve is Cuerden Valley Park (the grounds of Cuerden Hall
) - and there are several public footpaths within the vicinity taking walkers to a variety of green destinations.
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
, between the city
City status in the United Kingdom
City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarch to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city". Nonetheless, this appellation carries its own prestige and, consequently, competitions...
of Preston
City of Preston, Lancashire
The City of Preston is a city and non-metropolitan district in Lancashire, England. It is located on the north bank of the River Ribble, and was granted city status in 2002, becoming England's 50th city in the 50th year of Queen Elizabeth II's reign...
and the town of Chorley
Chorley
Chorley is a market town in Lancashire, in North West England. It is the largest settlement in the Borough of Chorley. The town's wealth came principally from the cotton industry...
. It forms part of the Clayton-le-Woods
Clayton-le-Woods
Clayton-le-Woods is a large village and civil parish of the Borough of Chorley, in Lancashire, England. According to the United Kingdom Census 2001 it has a population of 14,528.-Geography:...
civil parish
Civil parish
In England, a civil parish is a territorial designation and, where they are found, the lowest tier of local government below districts and counties...
, and is in the Clayton-le-Woods North ward
Wards of the United Kingdom
A ward in the United Kingdom is an electoral district at sub-national level represented by one or more councillors. It is the primary unit of British administrative and electoral geography .-England:...
of the borough of Chorley
Chorley (borough)
Chorley is a local government district with borough status in Lancashire, England. It is named after its largest settlement, the town of Chorley.-Creation:...
. Lying next to the industrial estate of Walton Summit, one-time terminus of a branch of the Lancaster Canal
Lancaster Canal
The Lancaster Canal is a canal in the north of England, originally planned to run from Westhoughton in Lancashire to Kendal in south Cumbria...
, it also neighbours Clayton-le-Woods, Clayton Green, Hoghton
Hoghton
Hoghton is a small village and civil parish of the Borough of Chorley in Lancashire, England. According to the United Kingdom Census 2001 it has a population of 867...
and Brindle
Brindle, Lancashire
Brindle is a small village and civil parish of the borough of Chorley, Lancashire, England. It is in the centre of a triangle between Preston, Blackburn, and Chorley. The area has little industry. Brindle is one of the most affluent areas in Lancashire , with average earnings over 33% higher than...
, and is not far from the small town of Bamber Bridge
Bamber Bridge
Bamber Bridge is a village to the south of Preston, Lancashire, England. The name derives from the Old English 'bēam' and 'brycg', which probably means "tree-trunk bridge". It is mentioned in an undated medieval document. The village is often referred to as "Brig" by residents...
. Clayton Brook Village as it is often termed, is bounded by the A6 road and the M61
M61 motorway
The M61 motorway is a motorway in North West England. It runs from the M60 motorway northwest of Manchester and heads northwest past Bolton and Chorley to join the M6 just north of the junction between the M6 and M65 motorways to the south of Preston....
and M65
M65 motorway
The M65 is a motorway in Lancashire, England. It runs from just south of Preston through the major junction of the M6 and M61 motorways, east past Darwen, Blackburn, Accrington, Burnley, Nelson and ends at Colne.-History:...
motorways, and is conveniently near the M6 motorway
M6 motorway
The M6 motorway runs from junction 19 of the M1 at the Catthorpe Interchange, near Rugby via Birmingham then heads north, passing Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester, Preston, Carlisle and terminating at the Gretna junction . Here, just short of the Scottish border it becomes the A74 which continues to...
.
History
The highest land point of the Clayton-Brook estate found in the playing fields between Woodfield, Croft Meadow and Carr Barn Brow is the previous summit site of the now defunct Walton Summit stretch of the Lancaster CanalLancaster Canal
The Lancaster Canal is a canal in the north of England, originally planned to run from Westhoughton in Lancashire to Kendal in south Cumbria...
. The canal summit was once linked to the Preston terminus of the said canal via the Lancaster Canal Tramroad
Lancaster Canal Tramroad
The Lancaster Canal Tramroad, also known as the Walton Summit Tramway or the Old Tram Road, was completed in 1803 to link the north and south ends of the Lancaster Canal across the Ribble valley , pending completion of the canal. The canal link was never constructed.-History:The Lancaster Canal...
. The demise of this stretch was brought on by the onset of the M61 that now runs alongside Clayton-Brook at its Eastern edge. Reminders of the areas navigable past remain however, with the nearby Tramway Lane linking the estate to junction 2 of the M65 and 9 of the M61. Bridge 10 of the canal stretch also remains, albeit ruined and amongst overgrowth, in nearby farmland across the motorway from the summit.
Transport
Bus
A bus is a road vehicle designed to carry passengers. Buses can have a capacity as high as 300 passengers. The most common type of bus is the single-decker bus, with larger loads carried by double-decker buses and articulated buses, and smaller loads carried by midibuses and minibuses; coaches are...
routes, including the frequent 125/126 service operated by Stagecoach
Stagecoach North West
Stagecoach North West is a major operator of bus services in North West England. It is a subsidiary of the Stagecoach Group, and has its origins in the purchase of Cumberland in 1987 and Ribble in 1988 from the National Bus Company. The head office of Stagecoach North West is in Carlisle...
between Preston and Bolton
Bolton
Bolton is a town in Greater Manchester, in the North West of England. Close to the West Pennine Moors, it is north west of the city of Manchester. Bolton is surrounded by several smaller towns and villages which together form the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, of which Bolton is the...
.
Housing
There is a good mix of residential properties. Approximately half the 4,000 plus properties are rented, with the landlord now being the housing associationHousing association
Housing associations in the United Kingdom are independent not-for-profit bodies that provide low-cost "social housing" for people in housing need. Any trading surplus is used to maintain existing homes and to help finance new ones...
group Places for People
Places for People
Places for People is one of the largest property management, development and regeneration companies in the UK.Places for People is made of up 13 companies, has assets in excess of £2.9 billion, and manages more than 62,000 homes...
. Clayton Brook was originally built in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Amenities
It hosts several primary schools, including Clayton-Brook Primary School and St Bede's Primary School. There are two churches, one being St John's across from the village centre. The village centre is only 10 minutes walk from the large AsdaAsda
Asda Stores Ltd is a British supermarket chain which retails food, clothing, general merchandise, toys and financial services. It also has a mobile telephone network, , Asda Mobile...
supermarket in Clayton Green. The local wildlife preserve is Cuerden Valley Park (the grounds of Cuerden Hall
Cuerden Hall
Cuerden Hall is a country mansion in the village of Cuerden near Preston, Lancashire, England. It is a Grade II* listed building. The Hall was formerly a family home between 1717 and 1906, and used by the Army up until the 1960s. It is now a Sue Ryder Care Home...
) - and there are several public footpaths within the vicinity taking walkers to a variety of green destinations.