Garstang

Photos of Garstang in the Wyre District of Lancashire.

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GARSTANG 01A - The Market Cross

The Market Cross, Garstang, Lancashire.
In 1310 Edward II granted a market charter to the town. The original medieval market cross was taken down in 1754 and replaced by the present obelisk, which was restored in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. The steps date back to the 16th or 17th century.

GARSTANG 05A - The Arts Centre

The Arts Centre, Garstang, Lancashire.
The building opened as a Boys' Grammar School in 1760 and became an Arts Centre in 1969.

GARSTANG 12A - St Mary and St. Michael's Church

Saints Mary and Michael's Church, Garstang, Lancashire. This Roman Catholic Church was built in 1858.

GARSTANG 20A - Greenhalgh Castle

Greenhalgh Castle, Garstang, Lancashire.
This castle of 1490 withstood a twelve month siege during the Civil War before being dismantled by Cromwell’s men.

GARSTANG 33A - Byerworth Bridge, Lancaster Canal

Byerworth Bridge, number 60 on the Lancaster Canal at Garstang, Lancashire.

GARSTANG 34A - Wyre Aqueduct, Lancaster Canal

Wyre Aqueduct, Bridge Number 61, carrying the Lancaster Canal over the River Wyre at Garstang, Lancashire.
The aqueduct was built in 1797 to a design by John Rennie.

GARSTANG 34B - Wyre Aqueduct, Lancaster Canal

Wyre Aqueduct, Bridge Number 61, carrying the Lancaster Canal over the River Wyre at Garstang, Lancashire.

GARSTANG 38A - Narrowboats on the Lancaster Canal

Narrowboats on the Lancaster Canal at Garstang in Lancashire.

GARSTANG 40A - River Wyre Flood Barrier

River Wyre Flood Barrier with lowered gates, Garstang, Lancashire.

GARSTANG 43A - River Wyre, Garstang

River Wyre at Garstang in Lancashire.