The Wirral Stone, near Willaston
Introduction
The photograph on this page of The Wirral Stone, near Willaston by Peter Craine as part of the Geograph project.
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The Wirral Stone, near Willaston
Image: © Peter Craine Taken: 5 Aug 2006
This stone is reputed to mark the centre of the Wirral Hundred. A hundred is simply a geographical area to break up a larger area. The stone is also believed to be the origin of the place name Willaston. It is located at the junction of the B5151 and the A540 (Chester High Road).
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Image Location
Latitude
53.279374
Longitude
-3.012298