Read
Read is a village in Lancashire 5 miles west northwest of Burnley and 2 miles east of Whalley. It is on the A671 which is the main road between Burnley and Clitheroe. The population of the civil parish as taken at the 2011 census was 1,419.Places of Interest
Highlights include St James’ Church, Altham and Martholme Viaduct.
St James’ Church, Altham
Church
St James' Church is in the village of Altham, Lancashire, England.
Martholme Viaduct
Bridge
Martholme Viaduct is a railway bridge near Great Harwood in Lancashire, north-western England.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Accrington and Padiham.
Great Harwood
Town
Great Harwood is a town in the Hyndburn district… Great Harwood is situated 2½ miles southwest of Read.
Read
- Locality
- …lies at an elevation of 427 feet (130 metres)
- Location
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Latitude
53.809° or 53° 48′ 32″ north
Longitude
-2.3597° or 2° 21′ 35″ west
Open location code
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