White Nancy is a structure at the top of the northern extremity of The Saddle of Kerridge, overlooking the village of Kerridge and the town of Bollington, Cheshire, England. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II listed building, and is on the National Monuments Record. Its profile forms the logo for the town of Bollington. The origin of its name is unknown.
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