Castle, Northwich Explained

Country:England
Coordinates:53.2583°N -2.5186°W
Map Type:Cheshire
Official Name:Castle/Castle Northwich
Static Image:Castle Methodist Church, Northwich.JPG
Static Image Caption:Castle Methodist Church, Northwich
Population:9,226
Population Ref:(2021 Census Ward Profile)
Unitary England:Cheshire West and Chester
Lieutenancy England:Cheshire
Region:North West England
Constituency Westminster:Mid Cheshire
Civil Parish:Northwich
Post Town:Northwich
Postcode District:CW8
Postcode Area:CW
Dial Code:01606
London Distance Mi:183
London Direction:SE

Castle, also historically known as Castle Northwich[1] is a western suburb, ward[2] and historic township[3] of Northwich in Cheshire West and Chester borough of Cheshire, England. It is located to the west of the town centre and is separated by the River Weaver and two bridges. It had a population of 9,226, including the nearby suburb of Winnington at the 2021 UK Census.[4]

History

Castle Northwich was historically a township in the parish of Witton until 1894. When the parish and township were abolished and became part of the wider Northwich Urban District Council until 1974. When it too was abolished and Northwich became a civil parish and part of originally the Borough of Vale Royal until 2009 and then Cheshire West and Chester.[5] [6]

Holy Trinity Church

A notable landmark in Castle is the Grade II listed, Holy Trinity Church with its tall spire and is one of the tallest landmarks in Northwich.[7] [8]

Geography

Castle is located on the A59 road and is near to Greenbank railway station.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Genuki: Castle Northwich, Cheshire . www.genuki.org.uk . 14 September 2024 . en.
  2. Web site: Councillors . Northwich Town Council . 14 September 2024.
  3. Book: Warrington . Directories- . Worrall's Directory of Warrington, Wigan, St. Helens, Etc . 1876 . 226 . 14 September 2024 . en.
  4. Web site: Northwich Winnington & Castle (Ward, United Kingdom) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location . citypopulation.de . 14 September 2024.
  5. Web site: About Northwich . Northwich Town Council.
  6. News: Here's how Northwich's Castle came to get its name . 14 September 2024 . Northwich Guardian . 21 September 2019 . en.
  7. Web site: Holy Trinity Castle, Northwich . www.achurchnearyou.com . 14 September 2024 . en.
  8. News: Church's activities and community groups 'still active' during period of vacancy . 14 September 2024 . Northwich Guardian . 27 August 2024 . en.
  9. Book: Teachers . National Union of . Report . 1880 . 108 . 14 September 2024 . en.