Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Morecambe within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Morecambe Bay, sea-inlet, on coast of Lancashire and Westmorland; measures 10 miles across the entrance (from Fleetwood to Walney), and extends 18 miles NE. to the mouth of river Kent; in 12 fathoms is Morecambe Bay Light-Vessel, with revolving light seen 10 miles; in 18 ft., between Yeoman and Clark wharf spits, is a light-vessel, with fixed light seen 5 miles; at the extremity of the stone or western pier at Poulton is a fixed light seen 8 miles.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Morecambe, small town (conjoint with Poulton), Lancaster par., N. Lancashire, on Morecambe Bay, 3½ miles NW. of Lancaster by rail; P.O, T.O., 1 Bank, 2 newspapers; is a rising watering-place, with sea-bathing facilities for summer visitors, and with aquarium and gardens, and other attractions. See POULTON.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Poulton.-- (or Poulton le Sands), township, Lancaster par., N. Lancashire, on Morecambe Bay, 3½ miles NW. of Lancaster, 1725 ac. and 4363 foreshore, pop. 3931; the township forms a local government district called Poulton, Bare and Torrisholme. See MORECAMBE.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Poulton, Bare and Torrisholme, local government district, Lancaster par., N. Lancashire; is conterminous with the township of POULTON: which see.