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Walton on the Hill, Lancashire

Walton on the Hill is a former village that is now an urban area in Liverpool, Lancashire. Walton's recorded history starts with the death of Edward the Confessor, when Winestan held the manor of Walton. For local government purposes, the township of Walton on the Hill became a part of Liverpool county borough in 1895, following which it became increasingly urbanised. Goodison Park, home of Everton FC, was built in 1892. It is within the council area of Liverpool.

Primary Name(s): Walton on the Hill
Variant Name(s):  Walton
Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Lancashire
Lat, Long: 53.446568,-2.967925
Grid Reference: SJ 3581 9485
Council Area: Liverpool CA
Strategic Authority Area: Liverpool City Region SA
Police Area: Merseyside PA
GBPN ID: 47650

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Walton_on_the_Hill,_Lancashire_47650