Melling, Merseyside
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| Melling | ||
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| Postcode district: | L31 | |
| Lat: | 53:29:45N (53.4957) | |
| Lon: | 2:55:39W (-2.9276) | |
| Melling Mount | ||
| OS Grid ref: | SD403009 | |
| Postcode district: | L31 | |
| Lat: | 53:30:06N (53.5018) | |
| Lon: | 2:54:01W (-2.9004) | |
Melling, in Sefton, Merseyside, England originates from the Anglo-saxon roots for "The homestead of Maella", (or Malla). The area was first settled by Maella's family in the 6th century. A 'Headless Cross' is located in the Parish Church.
The Leeds and Liverpool Canal passes the village, and during the years of the Industrial Revolution the village flourished through passing trade. Melling is near the Aintree Grand National horse racing course, which the crosses the Melling Road soon after the start. There is also a Melling Steeplechase at the Grand National meeting. The local tithe barn is a popular music venue.
The hamlet of Melling Mount is 1.2 miles from the village of Melling.
Melling is a surname, and the name of several places, three in England and one in New Zealand; the surname deriving from the English places.
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- Will Sergeant, lead guitarist of Echo & the Bunnymen grew up here.
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