Mount Manisty facts for kids

Mount Manisty is a big hill that people made! It's located in Cheshire, England, between the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey. This special hill is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northwest of a town called Ellesmere Port.

What is Mount Manisty?

Mount Manisty stands about 100 feet (30 meters) tall. It was created using earth dug up when the Manchester Ship Canal was being built. This happened in the late 1800s, specifically between Eastham and Ellesmere Port. The hill forms a narrow, raised strip of land right next to the canal and the river. The part of the canal next to the hill is even called the Manisty cutting!

Why is it Called Mount Manisty?

The hill got its name from a man named Edward Manisty. He was the engineer in charge of building this part of the canal. Edward Manisty was also the second son of Sir Henry Manisty, who was a very important judge in England's High Court of Justice.

What's Around Mount Manisty?

People have described Mount Manisty as a "striking feature" and a "considerable elevation," meaning it really stands out! It's also been noted as a bit "bleak" and has many rabbit holes.

After Mount Manisty, the ship canal continues across an area called the Frodsham marshes. It then goes towards the Weaver Sluices and Runcorn. In this part of the Mersey estuary, you can find mud banks, especially near Mount Manisty. There are also several sand banks in the area.

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  The slopes of Mount Manisty (right) next to the Manchester Ship Canal.