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Sankey Bridges, Lancashire

Sankey Bridges is a former village that is now an urban area in Warrington, Lancashire. The name relates to its location on the turnpike road over the Sankey Brook. It became an industrial village after the opening of the Sankey Canal. It is within the council area of Warrington.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Lancashire
Lat, Long: 53.383836,-2.624517
Grid Reference: SJ 5855 8762
Civil Parish: Great Sankey CP
Council Area: Warrington CA
Police Area: Cheshire PA

GBPN ID: 39294
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Sankey_Bridges,_Lancashire_39294

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