Dovecot, Merseyside

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Dovecot
Dovecot, Merseyside (Merseyside)
Dovecot, Merseyside

Dovecot shown within Merseyside
OS grid reference SJ412915
Metropolitan borough Liverpool
Metropolitan county Merseyside
Region North West
Constituent country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town LIVERPOOL
Postcode district L14
Dialling code 0151
Police Merseyside
Fire Merseyside
Ambulance North West
European Parliament North West England
UK Parliament Liverpool Wavertree
List of places: UKEnglandMerseyside

Coordinates: 53°25′01″N 2°53′06″W / 53.417, -2.8851

Dovecot is a district of Liverpool, Merseyside, England. It is situated to the east of the city, bordered by Knotty Ash, West Derby, Broadgreen and to the east, Roby. The area is part of the Knotty Ash ward of Liverpool City Council.

[edit] Description

Dovecot is a small district, composed primarily of 20th century town houses, usually large in size. There are a number of more desirable semi-detached houses on the border with Knotty Ash. The main attraction of the area is Dovecot Park, one of Liverpool's many public parks.

[edit] Transport

The closest railway station is Broad Green railway station, which offers regular services to the city centre, as well as Manchester.