Balladen

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Balladen
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Balladen
Location within Rossendale
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Balladen
Location within Lancashire
OS grid reference SD809215
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Shire county
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Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town ROSSENDALE
Postcode district BB4
Dialling code 01706
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53°41′24″N2°17′20″W / 53.690°N 2.289°W / 53.690; -2.289 Coordinates: 53°41′24″N2°17′20″W / 53.690°N 2.289°W / 53.690; -2.289

Balladen is a hamlet in Rossendale, Lancashire, England. It is located south of the town of Rawtenstall.

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