Monument record 564/0 - Sankey
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Summary
The first part of Sankey name is possibly derived from a personal name and the second part means 'water', 'stream' or 'river'. The name is, therefore, derived from the brook which still flows through the district and into the Mersey. Sankey brook formed a boundary between Great Sankey to the west and Little Sankey to the east, and this division dates at least from 1325.
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Full Description
First part of Sankey name is possibly derived from a personal name and the second part means 'water', 'stream' or 'river'. Name is, therefore, derived from the brook which still flows through the district and into the Mersey. Sankey brook formed a boundary between Great Sankey to the west and Little Sankey to the east, and this division dates at least from 1325 (1).
<1> Carter G A, 1971, Warrington and the Mid-Mersey Valley, /8 (Book). SCH3679.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH3679 Book: Carter G A. 1971. Warrington and the Mid-Mersey Valley. /8.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 57 88 (point) 4 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ58NE |
| Civil Parish | GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | PENKETH, PRESCOT, LANCASHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 24 2022 3:23PM