The Thing in Thingwall, Cross Hill
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The Thing in Thingwall, Cross Hill
Image: © Peter Craine Taken: 17 Feb 2007
During the 10th century, Wirral was a Viking mini-state with its own parliament (the Thing, or Ting). This was located on Cross Hill, across the main road from the reservoirs. Thingwall means 'assembly place'. Today, there is no indication there of its historical significance.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.3505
Longitude
-3.081436