Allerton

Settlement in Lancashire

England

Allerton

Woolton: Floral Clock in the Woolton Woods Walled Garden Short of its hands, as it was in Sue&#039;s 2007 image <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/386382">SJ4286 : Floral Clock, Woolton Woods</a> — Woolton: Floral Clock in the Woolton Woods Walled Garden Credit: Nigel Cox

Allerton is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. Situated about 4 miles to the east of the city of Liverpool, it falls within the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley. The village is set in a rural area, surrounded by green fields and farmland.

Allerton is known for its historical significance, with evidence of settlement dating back to the Iron Age. The village is home to several listed buildings, including Allerton Hall, which was built in the 16th century and now serves as a museum. Allerton Tower, a Victorian mansion, is also a prominent landmark in the area.

The village is well-served by amenities, including a range of shops, restaurants, and pubs. Allerton Road, the main thoroughfare, offers a variety of independent boutiques, cafes, and businesses. Additionally, there are several parks and green spaces in the vicinity, providing recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike.

Allerton is also known for its excellent transport links. The village is conveniently located near major roads, including the M62 motorway, allowing for easy access to surrounding areas. Public transportation is readily available, with regular bus services connecting Allerton to nearby towns and cities.

Overall, Allerton offers a balance between rural tranquility and convenient access to urban amenities. With its rich history, picturesque surroundings, and thriving community, it is a desirable place to live or visit in Lancashire.

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Allerton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.36757/-2.885164 or Grid Reference SJ4186. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Woolton: Floral Clock in the Woolton Woods Walled Garden

Short of its hands, as it was in Sue's 2007 image SJ4286 : Floral Clock, Woolton Woods

Nigel Cox

Allerton: Lodge to the former Allerton Tower

The Lodge dates from 1847 and it and its accompanying entrance gate piers are Grade II Listed. The Allerton Tower estate was acquired by Liverpool Corporation in 1924, opening as a park three years later. However, by 1937 the Tower had become seriously affected by dry rot and was demolished.

Nigel Cox

Allerton: B5171 Woolton Road

This is the north-east bound carriageway of the B5171 and follows the original alignment of the road. The south-west bound carriageway just visible to the right is a 20th Century development.

Nigel Cox

Allerton: Monkey puzzle tree in Allerton Tower park

The monkey puzzle tree, Araucaria araucana, is an evergreen tree growing to 1–1.5 m in diameter and 30–40 m in height. It is native to central and southern Chile and western Argentina, and is the hardiest species in the conifer genus Araucaria.

Nigel Cox

Calderstones: Calderstone Mansion in Calderstones Park

Calderstone Mansion was built in 1828 and is Grade II Listed. Having been closed to the public since the early 1970s, the Mansion House was beginning to decay when The Reader won a public tender for its lease and began to raise funds for a restoration. The Reader is a national charity whose aim is to enable everyone to experience and enjoy great literature. Through a growing movement of 1,000 volunteers and partners, The Reader brings thousands of people together each week to share and discuss great novels, short stories and poems, in a programme called Shared Reading.

Nigel Cox

Woolton: The Roman Catholic Archbishop's House

Old large scale Ordnance Survey maps show this house as Beechwood, and it was only in the edition of 1936 that it was shown as the Archbishop's House. By 1952 it had a private Roman Catholic Chapel in its grounds. The house is now in Acrefield Park, with the current housing estate built in the house's grounds. It is a Grade II Listed Building.

Nigel Cox

Allerton: Clarke Gardens

Clarke Gardens is the name of the park surrounding Allerton Hall. The park was donated to the City of Liverpool in 1926 by the widow of the previous owner, Thomas Clarke.

Nigel Cox

Woolton: Former Congregationalist Church, now Woolton Grange Care Home

The church was built in 1864, but closed for worship in 1986 due to dry rot. It has since been converted into the Woolton Grange Care Home.

Nigel Cox

Woolton: Church of St James

The church dates from 1866. Once a Wesleyan Methodist Church, it is now a Methodist/United Reformed Church. Despite the rather unusual tower it is not a nationally Listed Building.

Nigel Cox

Camp Hill: The Sunken Garden

When the City of Liverpool acquired the Woolton Woods and Camp Hill sites in the 1920s, the Dutch Garden of Meditation was created here in 1928. The pool and garden ornaments in that garden have long since disappeared and the area is now known as the Sunken Garden. Please see Sue Adair's SJ4285 : Sunken Garden, Woolton Woods for a view, in the opposite direction, from 2007.

Nigel Cox