Crank

Crank is a village near , , England in the . It is in the civil parish of Rainford. Within the boundaries of the historic county of , it is known locally for its ghost stories 'The White Rabbit of Crank' and 'Crank Caverns'.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Hamlet
  • Description: village in Merseyside, UK
  • Also known as: “Crank, Merseyside”

Places of Interest

Highlights include St Mary’s Church and Carr Mill Dam.

Church
Photo: Rept0n1x, CC BY-SA 3.0.
St Mary's Church is an active Roman Catholic church along Birchley Road, , , , England. Belonging to the archdiocese of Liverpool, the church was built in 1828, and extended later in that century.

Reservoir
is situated north of town centre, on the A571, in . At 55 acres, it is the largest body of inland water in the area, and offers picturesque lakeside trails and walks, as well as national competitive powerboating and angling events. is situated 1½ miles southeast of Crank.

Peak
Photo: StephenDawson, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is in the in . With a maximum elevation of 179 m, it is the highest point of . is situated 1½ miles northeast of Crank.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Moss Bank and Rainford.

Village
Photo: Roger May, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a village.

Village
Photo: Rept0n1x, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a village and civil parish in the , , England, 5 miles north of . At the 2011 Census, the population was 7,779. is situated 1½ miles northwest of Crank.

Village
Photo: Gary Rogers, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a within the , , . It forms the larger part of the civil parish of Chapel End. is situated 2 miles east of Crank.

Crank

Latitude
53.49212° or 53° 29′ 32″ north
Longitude
-2.74923° or 2° 44′ 57″ west
Elevation
259 feet (79 metres)
Open location code
9C5VF7R2+R8
Open­Street­Map ID
node 30581669
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
2652083
Wiki­data ID
Q5182161
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Satellite Map

Discover Crank from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Irish to Urdu—“Crank” goes by many names.
  • Irish: “Crank”
  • Polish: “Crank (Merseyside)”
  • Polish: “Crank”
  • Urdu: “کرینک، مرسی سائیڈ”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Kings Moss and Carr Mill.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Crank Hill and Fairfield Wood.

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