It is made of Criffel granite; a type of rock that is only normally found in Dumfries, Scotland.
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The second-half of the 20th century saw the area becoming home to some light industry (including the Vulcan motor works), but apart from some small industrial units the area is now primarily a commuter suburb for Southport, Preston and Ormskirk.
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Crossens is the northernmost district of the town of Southport, Merseyside, England and part of the ancient parish of North Meols.