Archaeological sites · North West England
Beard's Battery
In or near Croft.
Beard's Battery — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Colin Pyle — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newton-le-Willows · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Beard's Battery is a archaeological located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: RISLEY, HOLCROFT AND CHAT MOSS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Beard's Battery is an archaeological site located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance, although specific details regarding its era or designation are not provided. The site contributes to the understanding of the region's heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.4586, -2.5655
- District
- Warrington
- Parish
- Croft
- Postcode
- WA3 4AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Warrington North
- Nearest railway station
- Newton-le-Willows — 3.2 km
Sources
- osm: node/10278523568 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beard's Battery?
- Beard's Battery is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WA3 4AZ), in the parish of Croft.
- What is Beard's Battery?
- Beard's Battery — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Beard's Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Newton-le-Willows, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA3 4AZ.
- Is Beard's Battery a protected site?
- Yes — Beard's Battery is part of the RISLEY, HOLCROFT AND CHAT MOSS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Beard's Battery free to visit?
- Yes, Beard's Battery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Beard's Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Newton-le-Willows, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA3 4AZ.