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| | official_name= Torrisholme | | official_name= Torrisholme | ||
| |static_image_name = Eclipse watchers on Torrisholme Barrow (geograph 4392829).jpg | |||
| |static_image_caption = People watching the ], on Torrisholme Barrow | |||
| | country= England | | country= England | ||
| | region= North West England | | region= North West England | ||
| | population = 6, |
| population = 6,755 | ||
| | population_ref = <small>(in |
| population_ref = <small>(in 2011)</small> | ||
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| os_grid_reference= SD455637 | ||
| | coordinates = {{coord|54.066|-2.830|display=inline,title}} | |||
| | latitude= 54.066 | |||
| | longitude= -2.830 | |||
| | post_town= MORECAMBE | | post_town= MORECAMBE | ||
| | postcode_area= LA | | postcode_area= LA | ||
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| | constituency_westminster= ] | | constituency_westminster= ] | ||
| | map_type= Lancashire | | map_type= Lancashire | ||
| |civil_parish = ] | |||
| | shire_district= ] | | shire_district= ] | ||
| | shire_county= ] | | shire_county= ] | ||
| | pushpin_map = United Kingdom Morecambe#United Kingdom City of Lancaster | |||
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| | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Morecambe##Location in the City of Lancaster district | |||
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| '''Torrisholme''' is a suburb of ], ], on the North West coast of |
'''Torrisholme''' is a suburb of ], ], on the North West coast of England.<ref name="Farrer">{{cite web | url=http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=53265 | title=Townships: Poulton, Bare and Torrisholme | work=A History of the County of Lancaster: Volume 8 | pages=64–69 | accessdate=2008-04-28 | author=William Farrer & J. Brownbill (editors) | year=1914 }}</ref> In the 2001 census, the Torrisholme ] had a population of 6,758 living in 3,118 households,<ref>National Statistics - </ref> decreasing marginally to 6,755 at the 2011 Census.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ukcensusdata.com/torrisholme-e05005245#sthash.jVlJTvr6.dpbs|title=Ward population 2011|accessdate=9 June 2015}}</ref> | ||
| Torrisholme was referred to as ''Toredholme'' in the ].<ref name="Farrer" /> | Torrisholme was referred to as ''Toredholme'' in the ].<ref name="Farrer" /> | ||
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| == Landmarks == | == Landmarks == | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| Torrisholme Barrow, a ] feature to the north of the village, is a mound that provides 360-degree views over ] and the city of ].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.lancscc.gov.uk/environment/env_highways/roads/heysham/pdf/12%20Landscape%20PoE.pdf | title=12: Landscape PoE | publisher=] |date=June 2007 | accessdate=2008-04-28 }}{{dead link|date=May 2012}}</ref> There is a ] on the summit. A ] ], also at the summit at {{gbmapping|SD460642}}, is a ].<ref>{{cite web | title=Lancashire Minerals and Waste Local Plan | page=275 | url=http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/Environment/lmwlp/adoption/APAppendices.pdf | archiveurl= |
Torrisholme Barrow, a ] feature to the north of the village, is a mound that provides 360-degree views over ] and the city of ].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.lancscc.gov.uk/environment/env_highways/roads/heysham/pdf/12%20Landscape%20PoE.pdf | title=12: Landscape PoE | publisher=] |date=June 2007 | accessdate=2008-04-28 }}{{dead link|date=May 2012}}</ref> There is a ] on the summit. A ] ], also at the summit at {{gbmapping|SD460642}}, is a ].<ref>{{cite web | title=Lancashire Minerals and Waste Local Plan | page=275 | url=http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/Environment/lmwlp/adoption/APAppendices.pdf | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110613190716/http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/Environment/lmwlp/adoption/APAppendices.pdf | archivedate=2011-06-13 | publisher=] |date=December 2001 | accessdate=2008-12-25 }}</ref> | ||
| == Governance == | == Governance == | ||
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| == Recreation == | == Recreation == | ||
| Torrisholme ] Club is a thriving ] Focus Club who play on Boundary Meadow, Cross Hill Park, |
Torrisholme ] Club is a thriving ] Focus Club who play on Boundary Meadow, Cross Hill Park, on the eastern fringe of the village. Founded in 1949, it has played continuously ever since, most recently in the ]. | ||
| Since 2020, the cricket club has fielded four senior teams in the Mid, West and North Lancashire competition, the Palace Shield and put out up to nine age group junior teams (both boys and girls) in the Westmorland League junior competition. With outdoor net facilities, it has in excess of 100 junior players and qualified coaches to support. It also enters the National Village Knockout Competition. Historically, Torrisholme fielded a T20 team in the now defunct Lancaster & District Midweek League and still participates in the occasional Tower Shield Knockout Competition in years when it takes place. | |||
| In 2022, the club hosted their first full County strength match for juniors with Cumbria meeting an under 12 side from Lancashire over 80 overs. Torrisholme CC also hosts Palace Shield knockout finals, most recently the Premier Competition, the Meyler Cup Final in 2018, plus Lancashire County Cricket district junior matches, local schools competitions for both girls and boys, and is used as an outground for ], the ], the ] and ]. | |||
| == References == | == References == | ||
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| == External links == | == External links == | ||
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Human settlement in England
| Torrisholme | |
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.jpg) People watching the solar eclipse of 20 March 2015, on Torrisholme Barrow | |
  TorrisholmeLocation in MorecambeShow map of Morecambe TorrisholmeLocation in the City of Lancaster districtShow map of the City of Lancaster district TorrisholmeLocation within LancashireShow map of Lancashire | |
| Population | 6,755 (in 2011) |
| OS grid reference | SD455637 |
| Civil parish | |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MORECAMBE |
| Postcode district | LA4 |
| Dialling code | 01524 |
| Police | Lancashire |
| Fire | Lancashire |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
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Torrisholme is a suburb of Morecambe, Lancashire, on the North West coast of England. In the 2001 census, the Torrisholme Ward had a population of 6,758 living in 3,118 households, decreasing marginally to 6,755 at the 2011 Census.
Torrisholme was referred to as Toredholme in the Domesday Book.
Geography
Torrisholme is a suburban village, east of the centre of Morecambe. Poulton-le-Sands is north-west of the village with Bare located to the north. The boundary with Bare is formed by the Morecambe Branch Line, on which Bare Lane railway station is situated. East of the village is Skerton, a suburb of Lancaster.
Landmarks
Torrisholme Barrow, a drumlin feature to the north of the village, is a mound that provides 360-degree views over Morecambe Bay and the city of Lancaster. There is a triangulation pillar on the summit. A Bronze Age round barrow, also at the summit at grid reference SD460642, is a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
Governance
Torrisholme formed part of the Poulton, Bare and Torrisholme township. A local board was established in 1852, which became the borough of Morecambe in 1902. The village is now part of the City of Lancaster district.
Education
Lancaster and Morecambe College, a further education college, is in Torrisholme ward, between Torrisholme and Lancaster.
Torrisholme Community Primary School is also in Torrisholme and supports children from reception to year 6. Opened in 1961, it was one of the first schools, under the auspices of the Lancashire Education Committee, to teach in metric. Although the formal policy of Metrication in the United Kingdom only started in 1965, children from the 1961 intake onwards were taught entirely in metric.
Recreation
Torrisholme Cricket Club is a thriving ECB Focus Club who play on Boundary Meadow, Cross Hill Park, on the eastern fringe of the village. Founded in 1949, it has played continuously ever since, most recently in the Palace Shield.
Since 2020, the cricket club has fielded four senior teams in the Mid, West and North Lancashire competition, the Palace Shield and put out up to nine age group junior teams (both boys and girls) in the Westmorland League junior competition. With outdoor net facilities, it has in excess of 100 junior players and qualified coaches to support. It also enters the National Village Knockout Competition. Historically, Torrisholme fielded a T20 team in the now defunct Lancaster & District Midweek League and still participates in the occasional Tower Shield Knockout Competition in years when it takes place.
In 2022, the club hosted their first full County strength match for juniors with Cumbria meeting an under 12 side from Lancashire over 80 overs. Torrisholme CC also hosts Palace Shield knockout finals, most recently the Premier Competition, the Meyler Cup Final in 2018, plus Lancashire County Cricket district junior matches, local schools competitions for both girls and boys, and is used as an outground for Lancaster Royal Grammar School, the University of Lancaster, the University of Cumbria and Lancaster and Morecambe College.
References
- ^ William Farrer & J. Brownbill (editors) (1914). "Townships: Poulton, Bare and Torrisholme". A History of the County of Lancaster: Volume 8. pp. 64–69. Retrieved 28 April 2008.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - National Statistics - Key Figures for 2001 Census: Census Area Statistics
- "Ward population 2011". Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- "12: Landscape PoE" (PDF). Lancashire County Council. June 2007. Retrieved 28 April 2008.
- "Lancashire Minerals and Waste Local Plan" (PDF). Lancashire County Council. December 2001. p. 275. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 June 2011. Retrieved 25 December 2008.
External links
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