Built-up area in South Ribble, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.714, -2.762 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 49 24 |
| Dialling code: | 01772 (Preston) |
The hamlet of Little Hoole Moss Houses sits within the rural borough of South Ribble in Lancashire, England. It’s a small cluster of homes set on low-lying mossland - part of the reclaimed peat soils that characterise the Lancashire mosses - surrounded by arable fields, drainage channels and open skies, so agriculture remains the dominant land use while many residents commute to nearby towns.
Historically the locality reflects the long process of peat extraction and drainage that shaped the landscape, and the buildings are largely modest cottages and farmsteads that give the place a quiet, close-knit feel. Local services are limited, so people tend to rely on neighbouring centres, with places such as Preston and Leyland within relatively easy reach; the area is valued for its tranquillity, wildlife and rural character.