Heysham - Definition and Overview

Stone graves overlooking Morecambe Bay, with the mountains of the Lake District in the distance

Heysham (pronounced "hee-sham") is a small, coastal village near Lancaster in the county of Lancashire in England. It overlooks Morecambe Bay and has two nuclear power stations which are visible landmarks from hills in the surrounding area.

Of historical interest are the stone graves, found in the ruins of an ancient chapel close to St. Peter's Church. They are thought to date from the 11th Century, and are hewn from solid rock.

The port of Heysham provides a ferry service to the Isle of Man, as well as freight to Ireland and Europe and services for the East Irish Sea and Morecambe Bay gas fields. Heysham harbour was built in 1900.

External links

[Heysham tourist information (http://www.lancslinks.org.uk/linkscontent/tourism/lancaster/heysham.asp)]