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PLACENAME: La Ashton (first mentioned 1255). Farmstead where ash grew. From Old English 'Aesctūn'.
Stanley Bank (19th century) was a metalworking watermill where iron and copper were smelted. It was connected to another smelting mill at Carr Mill via canal. 
A neolithic (new stone age) stone axe found in the township suggests that there was early occupation in the area. Back to the top | Back up to St Helens | Back up to Merseyside |
