Historic houses · North West England
Broom's Cross, Thornton, Merseyside
In or near Sefton.
Broom's Cross, Thornton, Merseyside — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Blundellsands & Crosby · 3.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Broom's Cross, Thornton, Merseyside is a Grade II*-listed building in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Ribble & Alt Estuaries
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Broom's Cross is a historic house located in Thornton, Merseyside, North-West England. It is designated as a Grade II* listed building, reflecting its architectural significance and historical importance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5052, -2.9977
- District
- Sefton
- Parish
- Thornton
- Postcode
- L23 4AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sefton Central
- Nearest railway station
- Blundellsands & Crosby — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17675571 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Broom's Cross, Thornton, Merseyside?
- Broom's Cross, Thornton, Merseyside is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode L23 4AB), in the parish of Thornton.
- What is Broom's Cross, Thornton, Merseyside?
- Broom's Cross, Thornton, Merseyside — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Broom's Cross, Thornton, Merseyside?
- The nearest railway station is Blundellsands & Crosby, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode L23 4AB.
- Is Broom's Cross, Thornton, Merseyside a listed building?
- Broom's Cross, Thornton, Merseyside is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Broom's Cross, Thornton, Merseyside a protected site?
- Yes — Broom's Cross, Thornton, Merseyside is part of the Ribble & Alt Estuaries Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Broom's Cross, Thornton, Merseyside?
- The nearest railway station is Blundellsands & Crosby, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode L23 4AB.