Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Three Shires
In or near Hazel Grove.
The Three Shires — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Gerald England — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Stockport · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Three Shires is a memorial 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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Official information
The Air Raid Shelters are a network of underground tunnels carved into sandstone cliffs, providing a glimpse into life during wartime Britain in the 1940s. Visitors can explore nearly a mile of tunnels that once accommodated thousands of people during air raids.
Place summary
The Three Shires is a memorial located in the West Midlands. It marks the meeting point of the counties of Shropshire, Staffordshire, and Worcestershire. The site is notable for its significance in delineating historical county boundaries.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4111, -2.1586
- District
- Stockport
- Parish
- Stockport, unparished area
- Postcode
- SK1 1NE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stockport
- Nearest railway station
- Stockport — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Friday 1pm to 5pm; Saturday 10am to 5pm; Sunday 11am to 4pm; closed Monday and bank holidays
- Official site
- www.stockport.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: node/3743212426 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Three Shires?
- The Three Shires is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK1 1NE), in the parish of Stockport, unparished area.
- What is The Three Shires?
- The Three Shires — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Three Shires?
- The nearest railway station is Stockport, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK1 1NE.
- Is The Three Shires free to visit?
- Yes, The Three Shires is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Three Shires?
- The nearest railway station is Stockport, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK1 1NE.