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.jpg) The Black Bull public house, Preesall |
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| Population | 5,694 (2011 Census) |
| OS grid reference | SD365471 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | POULTON-LE-FYLDE |
| Postcode district | FY6 |
| Dialling code | 01253 |
| Police | Lancashire |
| Fire | Lancashire |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Preesall is a town in Lancashire, England. It is also a civil parish and an electoral ward. The parish used to be called "Preesall with Hackensall" until 1910.
It is located on the eastern side of the River Wyre estuary. This area includes places like Knott End-on-Sea, Pilling Lane, and the village of Preesall itself. In 2011, about 5,694 people lived in Preesall.
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Preesall's Past: A Look at History
People have lived on the eastern side of the River Wyre for a very long time. There is proof that people were here during the Danish invasions. These invasions happened in the 800s and 900s.
Early Mentions and Names
Preesall is mentioned in the Domesday Book from 1086. This was a big survey of England ordered by William the Conqueror. In the Domesday Book, Preesall was part of the Hundred of Amounderness. Its old name was Pressouede.
The names Preesall and Hackensall likely come from Old Norse words. Old Norse was the language of the Vikings. Preesall probably means "a hill and a heath." Hackensall might come from "Haakon," a Viking sailor. He sailed up the River Wyre and set up a camp there in the 900s.
Land Ownership and Old Buildings
In 1190, the land was given to a bowman who worked for Prince John. Later, in the 1500s, the Fleetwood family owned much of the land here.
Richard Fleetwood built Hackensall Hall in 1656. Their old home at Rossall Hall had been flooded. Nearby, Parrox Hall was built around the same time. The Elletson family has owned Parrox Hall since 1690.
Ancient Tide Mill
There was once an important old mill called Hackensall Tide Mill. It might have been built before 1260. This mill used the power of the tides to grind grain.
Very few old tide mills from the Middle Ages have been found in England. This makes the Hackensall Tide Mill site very special. It is important for understanding history.
How Preesall is Governed
From 1900 to 1974, Preesall was an "urban district." This meant it had its own local government. It was also known as Preesall-With-Hackensall.
In 1974, Preesall became part of the Wyre district. This happened because of a law called the Local Government Act 1972. However, Preesall still has its own mayor and town council. This council helps make decisions for the town.
Exploring Preesall's Geography
The beach near Pilling, Preesall, and Knott-End is called Preesall Beach. A "Sea Wall" protects Preesall from high tides. This wall has a path that goes from Knott End-on-Sea to Pilling.
Near the Preesall pumping station, the sea wall goes over an old stone "pillbox." This was a small, strong building used for defense during the Second World War. It is now filled in and hidden among the rocks.
The Flashes
West of the village are several bodies of water called the Flashes. These formed in the 1920s and 1930s. They were created when the ground sank because of salt mining. This sinking caused the mines to close in 1931.
ICI, a chemical company, continued to use the mines. They pumped brine (salty water) from the ground until the 1980s.
Parrox Hall: A Historic Home
Parrox Hall is a country house with a special historical listing called Grade II*. This means it is a very important building. It was probably built in the early 1600s. It stands on its own land at the edge of Preesall village.
The same family has owned the hall's site for a very long time. They are descendants of Geoffrey the Crossbowman. He was a Norman soldier who received the land in 1189.
The last family member to own the hall was Daniel Hope Elletson. He set up a trust to protect the hall for the future. This trust is now working to fix and preserve the hall. Parrox Hall hosts meetings and is open to visitors on certain days in the summer.
Local Pubs in Preesall
Preesall has one pub left, called the Black Bull. There used to be another pub, the Saracens Head. It is now a bed and breakfast, which is a place where people can stay overnight and have breakfast.
Schools in Preesall
Preesall has three schools for children. One is a secondary school and two are primary schools.
Saint Aidan's is a secondary school. It is a Church of England school located on Cartgate.
Preesall Fleetwood's Charity School is a Church of England primary school. It is on Mill Street.
Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School is on Pilling Lane. This school is named after James Carter. He was a local farmer who started the school in 1710. He wanted to provide education for the children of the area.
Getting Around Preesall
Preesall used to have a railway line. It was part of the Garstang and Knot-End Railway. This railway helped farmers in Over Wyre send their produce across the country.
The railway section in Preesall opened on July 30, 1908. Preesall railway station also opened then. However, the line stopped carrying passengers on March 29, 1930. Today, there are bus services that connect Preesall to Lancaster and Blackpool.
Preesall's Coat of Arms
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A Coat of Arms is a special design that represents a town or family. Preesall was given its Coat of Arms on June 2, 1950. The motto, "Prae Salem Notanda," means "Famed For Salt." This refers to the town's history with salt mining.
See also
In Spanish: Preesall para niños
