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Moreton
is a town on the north coast of the
Wirral and has a population of approximately 18,000 people
The coast at
Moreton is part of a stretch of sand that runs
from Meols to Leasowe known as Mockbeggar Wharf, named after
Mockbeggar Hall, otherwise known as Leasowe Castle. (The name
Mockbeggar apparently being an old sailors' term for a lone
house.) The North Wirral Coastal Park also runs for four miles
along this coast, including public open space, common land,
natural foreshore and sand-dunes. The park provides for a wide
variety of recreational activities, some of the more popular
being: sailing, sea angling, swimming, cycling, picnicking,
walking, jogging, ball games, bird watching and horse riding.
Some of the coastal land is in the
Moreton
conservation area and provides important natural habitat. The
embankment gives a good view at low tide to see the a variety
of wading birds. There are also good views of the Bidston
Hill, Caldy Hill, the Welsh Hills, and out over the Irish Sea.
Because of the sandbanks just offshore, Leasowe Lighthouse was
built in 1763 and it is the oldest brick built lighthouse in
England. It has been restored and is open to the public at
times.
The town of
Moreton itself has little of note, except a kidney-shaped
roundabout, known as
Moreton Cross, which
acts as its focal point.
Moreton
is also known for being the home of the Burton's factory,
producer of Cadbury's biscuits.
Moreton
is also the home of Manor Bakeries at Reeds Lane near to
Leasowe Railway Station. This is the former Cadbury's Cakes
Dept.

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Moreton
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Moreton Cross

On Top Of
Moreton
Railway Station

Moreton
Shore

Moreton
Shore Cafe

On Top Of Sunningdale Heights
Moreton
Useful links for Moreton
Moreton Businesses
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