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PLACENAME: Gerstan (first mentioned 1094). The great stone or grazing town. From Old English grëat and stän or gærs and tün. Grestan c1155; Garston c1265.
Garston Village Cross (Medieval) is now relocated in the grounds of St Francis of Assisi Church on Earp Street, though remains are only fragmentary. Image courtesy of Liverpool Record Office. 
Garston Water Mill was used to mill corn. The original mill was 13th century and it was rebuilt in the 15th century. It was converted to steam in the 19th century but after reuse became derelict by 1934. Photograph of the mill c1930 courtesy of Liverpool Record Office. Back to the top | Back up to South Liverpool | Back up to Merseyside |
