Crank, Merseyside

Crank
Crank
 Crank shown within Merseyside
OS grid referenceSJ5045799710
Metropolitan boroughSt Helens
Metropolitan county Merseyside
RegionNorth West
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post town ST. HELENS
Postcode district WA11
Dialling code 01744
Police Merseyside
Fire Merseyside
Ambulance North West
EU Parliament North West England
UK ParliamentSt Helens North
List of places
UK
England
Merseyside

Coordinates: 53°29′35″N 2°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. Historically part of Lancashire, it is known locally for its ghost stories 'The White Rabbit of Crank' and 'Crank Caverns'.

The village had one public house - The Red Cat, which closed in August 2015.

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