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Crank is a village near Rainford, Merseyside, England in the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens. It is in the civil parish of Rainford.
| Crank | |
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| Village | |
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  Crank Location within Merseyside | |
| OS grid reference | SJ5045799710 |
| Civil parish | |
| Metropolitan borough | |
| Metropolitan county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ST. HELENS |
| Postcode district | WA11 |
| Dialling code | 01744 |
| Police | Merseyside |
| Fire | Merseyside |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
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]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "The Red Cat". The Red Cat, Crank. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
- ^ "Fairfield Independent Hospital". Fairfield Independent Hospital. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
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