Crank, Merseyside

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OS grid reference SJ5045799710
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Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town ST. HELENS
Postcode district WA11
Dialling code 01744
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53°29′35″N2°45′00″W / 53.493°N 2.750°W / 53.493; -2.750

Crank is a village near Rainford, Merseyside, England in the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens. It is in the civil parish of Rainford.

Within the boundaries of the historic county of Lancashire, it is known locally for its ghost stories 'The White Rabbit of Crank' and 'Crank Caverns'.

The village has one public house - The Red Cat, [1] and is home to Fairfield Independent Hospital. [2]

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References

  1. "The Red Cat". The Red Cat, Crank. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  2. "Fairfield Independent Hospital". Fairfield Independent Hospital. Retrieved 4 January 2017.