Ormskirk
England, United Kingdom
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Ormskirk is a market town located in the West Lancashire district of Lancashire, England. It is situated north of Liverpool and is the administrative center for West Lancashire. The area is characterized by a low-lying coastal plain, with rich peat soils that are ideal for market gardening. Ormskirk itself retains much of its medieval market town atmosphere, with a street market that has existed for approximately 700 years. The town is part of a district that lies near the Irish Sea and is bordered by the River Ribble.1
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