Cronton

Civil Parish in Lancashire Knowsley

England

Cronton

The Ship Inn
The Ship Inn Credit: JThomas

Cronton is a civil parish located in the county of Lancashire, England. Situated approximately 8 miles east of Liverpool and 10 miles west of Warrington, it falls within the borough of Halton. The parish covers an area of around 5 square miles and has a population of approximately 2,000 residents.

The village of Cronton is known for its picturesque countryside and rural charm. It is surrounded by fields and farmland, offering a peaceful and idyllic setting for its residents. The village itself is small, with a handful of local amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, and a church. The community is close-knit, and there is a strong sense of community spirit.

Cronton is well-connected to the surrounding areas by road. The M62 motorway runs to the south of the parish, providing easy access to Liverpool, Manchester, and other major cities in the region. There are also regular bus services that connect the village to nearby towns and cities.

The parish is rich in history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Roman period. The nearby archaeological site of Castle Hill is an important historical landmark and attracts visitors interested in the area's past. Additionally, the surrounding countryside offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding.

Overall, Cronton is a charming rural parish with a strong sense of community and a rich historical heritage. It is an ideal place for those seeking a peaceful and picturesque lifestyle, while still being within easy reach of larger urban centers.

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Cronton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.391997/-2.766302 or Grid Reference SJ4988. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Ship Inn
The Ship Inn
Sign for the Ship Inn
Sign for the Ship Inn
Milestone beside Warrington Road (A57) Carved stone post by the A57, in parish of RAINHILL (ST HELENS District), Warrington Road; 50m West of junction with School Lane, in front of school, on East side of road. Prescot stone, erected by the Liverpool, Prescot, Ashton & Warrington turnpike trust in the 19th century.

Inscription reads:-
: TO / WARRINGTON / VII / MILES : : TO PRESCOT / III / MILES / TO / LIVERPOOL / XI / MILES :


Milestone Society National ID: LA_WALV07.

See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7439284">SJ5090 : Milestone and bus stop on Warrington Road (A57)</a> for context.
Milestone beside Warrington Road (A57)
Carved stone post by the A57, in parish of RAINHILL (ST HELENS District), Warrington Road; 50m West of junction with School Lane, in front of school, on East side of road. Prescot stone, erected by the Liverpool, Prescot, Ashton & Warrington turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : TO / WARRINGTON / VII / MILES : : TO PRESCOT / III / MILES / TO / LIVERPOOL / XI / MILES : Milestone Society National ID: LA_WALV07. See SJ5090 : Milestone and bus stop on Warrington Road (A57) for context.
Milestone beside Warrington Road (A57) Carved stone post by the A57, in parish of RAINHILL (ST HELENS District), Warrington Road; 50m West of junction with School Lane, in front of school, on East side of road. Prescot stone, erected by the Liverpool, Prescot, Ashton & Warrington turnpike trust in the 19th century.

Inscription reads:-
: TO / WARRINGTON / VII / MILES : : TO PRESCOT / III / MILES / TO / LIVERPOOL / XI / MILES :


Milestone Society National ID: LA_WALV07.

See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7439284">SJ5090 : Milestone and bus stop on Warrington Road (A57)</a> for context.
Milestone beside Warrington Road (A57)
Carved stone post by the A57, in parish of RAINHILL (ST HELENS District), Warrington Road; 50m West of junction with School Lane, in front of school, on East side of road. Prescot stone, erected by the Liverpool, Prescot, Ashton & Warrington turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : TO / WARRINGTON / VII / MILES : : TO PRESCOT / III / MILES / TO / LIVERPOOL / XI / MILES : Milestone Society National ID: LA_WALV07. See SJ5090 : Milestone and bus stop on Warrington Road (A57) for context.
Milestone and bus stop on Warrington Road (A57)
Milestone and bus stop on Warrington Road (A57)
Elizabeth II postbox on School Lane Postbox No. L35 17.
Elizabeth II postbox on School Lane
Postbox No. L35 17.
War Memorial on Mill Lane
War Memorial on Mill Lane
Cronton Lane
Cronton Lane
Pond adjacent to Manor Farm (Spring)
Pond adjacent to Manor Farm (Spring)
Blundell's Lane Fields of rapeseed at Blundell's Lane with Blundell's Hill Wood on the skyline.
Blundell's Lane
Fields of rapeseed at Blundell's Lane with Blundell's Hill Wood on the skyline.
Houses on Jackson Close from Mill Lane
Houses on Jackson Close from Mill Lane
Old Smithy at Rainhill Stoops The old blacksmith's cottage at Rainhill Stoops on Warrington Road which was an important turnpike road linking Liverpool with Warrington, Manchester and the rest of the country.
Old Smithy at Rainhill Stoops
The old blacksmith's cottage at Rainhill Stoops on Warrington Road which was an important turnpike road linking Liverpool with Warrington, Manchester and the rest of the country.
St Bartholomew's Primary School
St Bartholomew's Primary School
Milestone, Rainhill Stoops Milestone on Warrington Road, Rainhill Stoops. By an Act of 1753, Prescot was turnpiked as far as Warrington making the road six yards wide with a gravelled surface which improved stagecoach services between Manchester and Liverpool, coaches to London began in 1761, the journey taking three days. Milestones were set up in 1754, as was a toll gate at Kendricks Cross.
Milestone, Rainhill Stoops
Milestone on Warrington Road, Rainhill Stoops. By an Act of 1753, Prescot was turnpiked as far as Warrington making the road six yards wide with a gravelled surface which improved stagecoach services between Manchester and Liverpool, coaches to London began in 1761, the journey taking three days. Milestones were set up in 1754, as was a toll gate at Kendricks Cross.
Old Milestone by the A57, Warrington Road, Rainhill Parish Carved stone post by the A57, in parish of RAINHILL (ST HELENS District), Warrington Road; 50m West of junction with School Lane, in front of school, on East side of road. Prescot stone, erected by the Liverpool, Prescot, Ashton & Warrington turnpike trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription reads:-
: TO / WARRINGTON / VII / MILES : : TO PRESCOT / III / MILES / TO / LIVERPOOL / XI / MILES :   

Merseyside HER listed. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=3308408&resourceID=1970" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=3308408&resourceID=1970">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> 

Milestone Society National ID: LA_WALV07.
Old Milestone by the A57, Warrington Road, Rainhill Parish
Carved stone post by the A57, in parish of RAINHILL (ST HELENS District), Warrington Road; 50m West of junction with School Lane, in front of school, on East side of road. Prescot stone, erected by the Liverpool, Prescot, Ashton & Warrington turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : TO / WARRINGTON / VII / MILES : : TO PRESCOT / III / MILES / TO / LIVERPOOL / XI / MILES : Merseyside HER listed. LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: LA_WALV07.
Frozen fields by Brick Wood
Frozen fields by Brick Wood
Entrance to Cronton Colliery The colliery closed in 1984 and the site is being redeveloped as a country park.
Entrance to Cronton Colliery
The colliery closed in 1984 and the site is being redeveloped as a country park.
Fox's Bank Lane Heading towards Whiston. It is about to go under the M62.
Fox's Bank Lane
Heading towards Whiston. It is about to go under the M62.
Show me another place!

Cronton is located at Grid Ref: SJ4988 (Lat: 53.391997, Lng: -2.766302)

Administrative County: Merseyside

District: Knowsley

Police Authority: Merseyside

What 3 Words

///wizard.outer.unable. Near Whiston, Merseyside

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Turning Circle
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Power: tower
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Power: tower
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Pub
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Bus Stop
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Bus: yes
Departures Board: timetable
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Shelter: yes
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
SMITHY LANE
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Bus Stop
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Fast Food
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Power: tower
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Bus Stop
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Bus: yes
Departures Board: timetable
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Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
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Traffic Signals
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Traffic Signals
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Traffic Signals Direction: forward
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Traffic Signals Direction: backward
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Traffic Signals Direction: forward
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Direction: forward
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Crossing
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Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: dots
Crossing Ref: pelican
Tactile Paving: yes
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Crossing
Button Operated: yes
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: dots
Crossing Ref: pelican
Tactile Paving: yes
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Crossing
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Crossing Markings: no
Tactile Paving: no
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Cycleway: asl
Direction: backward
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Crossing
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Crossing: traffic_signals
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Crossing Markings: dots
Crossing Ref: pelican
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Crossing
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Crossing
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Information: guidepost
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Crossing
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Crossing Island: no
Kerb: normal
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Crossing
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Barrier: kerb
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Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: WA8 55
Royal Cypher: EIIR
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Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 4
Covered: no
Fee: no
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Give Way
Direction: forward
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Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: WA8 31
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Noexit: yes
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Noexit: yes
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Barrier: bollard
Foot: yes
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Barrier: kissing_gate
Foot: yes
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