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Tarleton sits on the southern edge of the Lancashire coastal plain, roughly mid-way between Preston and Southport. Historically, the village owes much of its growth to the rich, peaty "Black Element" soil of the surrounding reclaimed marshland, which established it as a significant centre for market gardening - a heritage that continues today with the many greenhouses and smallholdings dotted around the outskirts. The village is defined geographically by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal; the Tarleton Lock serves as the gateway where the Rufford Branch meets the River Douglas, providing a quiet spot to watch narrowboats navigate the local waterways. While it has grown in recent years, the heart of the village remains centered along Church Road, where several original brick buildings and local independent businesses still stand. It functions as a self-contained hub for the surrounding rural hamlets, maintaining a distinct village identity despite its proximity to the larger commuter routes of the A59 and A565.