Jodrell Bank in England
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Jodrell Bank Observatory

The Jodrell Bank Observatory is a British observatory that hosts a number of radio telescopes, and is part of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics at the University of Manchester. The observatory was established in 1945 by Sir Bernard Lovell, a radio astronomer at the University of Manchester who wanted to investigate cosmic rays after his work on radar during the Second World War.

Located at 53.2363, -2.30714 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Jodrell Bank Observatory, Radio telescopes, Astronomical observatories in England, Astronomy institutes and departments, Visitor attractions in Cheshire, 1945 establishments in the United Kingdom, Arboreta in England, Botanical gardens in England, Gardens in Cheshire, Space programme of the United Kingdom, Square Kilometre Array

Lovell Telescope

The Lovell Telescope is a radio telescope at Jodrell Bank Observatory, near Goostrey, Cheshire in the north-west of England. When it was constructed in 1955, the telescope was the largest steerable dish radio telescope in the world at 76.2 m (250 ft) in diameter; it is now the third largest, after the Green Bank telescope in West Virginia, USA, and the Effelsberg telescope in Germany.

Located at 53.237, -2.30715 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Goostrey railway station

Goostrey railway station serves the village of Goostrey in Cheshire, England. The station is on the Crewe to Manchester Line 10½ miles (16 km) north east of Crewe.

Located at 53.223, -2.326 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Railway stations in Cheshire, Former London and North Western Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1891, Railway stations served by Northern Rail, DfT Category F2 stations

Mark II (radio telescope)

The Mark II is a radio telescope located at Jodrell Bank Observatory, near Goostrey, Cheshire, in the north-west of England. It was built on the site of the 218 ft (66.4 m) Transit Telescope. Construction was completed in 1964. The telescope's design was used as the basis of the 60 ft Goonhilly 1 telescope, and the Mark III telescope is also based on a similar design.

Located at 53.2373, -2.30344 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Lower Withington

Lower Withington is a civil parish and village in the unitary authority of Cheshire East and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. At the 2001 census, it had a total population of 492. It contains a tin tabernacle church and a brick built chapel, two pubs, a few B&B's and various other businesses. The village keeps a great sense of tradition, and every year there is a Rose Day Parade and fair. There is also a carol service during the Christmas season.

Located at 53.2248, -2.27938 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Civil parishes in Cheshire, Villages in Cheshire

Terra Nova School

Terra Nova School is a prep school in Cheshire for children from three to thirteen years of age. It began as a school for boys in 1897, and now educates both boys and girls. Children aged three to seven attend the pre-preparatory department, and pupils aged eight to thirteen attend the preparatory department. A charitable trust since 1955, the life and work of the school are overseen by a governing body drawn from varied, appropriate backgrounds.

Located at 53.2276, -2.3072 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Independent schools in Cheshire East, Educational institutions established in 1897, Preparatory schools in Cheshire, Boarding schools in Cheshire, Member schools of the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools, 1897 establishments in England

Blackden Manor

For the house with a similar name see Blackden Hall Blackden Manor is a former manor house to the southeast of the village of Goostrey, Cheshire, England. It is a timber-framed building that was re-cased in brick in the late 19th century. The house was restored in 1920 by the architect James Henry Sellers. He added new wings to the rear of the house, forming a courtyard. The house is constructed in sandstone with a slate roof; it has two storeys and an attic.

Located at 53.2236, -2.32264 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Country houses in Cheshire, Timber framed buildings, Grade II listed buildings in Cheshire, Grade II listed houses, Manor houses in England

Blackden Hall

For the house with a similar name see Blackden Manor Blackden Hall is a country house to the northeast of the village of Goostrey, Cheshire, England. It dates from the later part of the 16th century, and there have been later alterations. It is constructed in timber framing and brick with plastered panels. The house is in two storeys with an attic, and has an L-shaped plan. Its main front has three bays and is gabled. The central bay of the first floor is jettied.

Located at 53.23, -2.32058 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Country houses in Cheshire, 16th-century architecture, Timber framed buildings, Grade II* listed buildings in Cheshire, Grade II* listed houses