Edgerley, Cheshire Explained

Coordinates:	53.105°N -2.846°W
Official Name:	Edgerley
Population:	7
Population Ref:	(2001)
Civil Parish:	Churton
Unitary England:	Cheshire West and Chester
Lieutenancy England:	Cheshire
Region:	North West England
Country:	England
Constituency Westminster:	Eddisbury
Post Town:	CHESTER
Postcode District:	CH3 6
Postcode Area:	CH
Dial Code:	01829
Os Grid Reference:	SJ434568
Static Image:	Edgerley Lane near Churton - geograph.org.uk - 2829005.jpg
Static Image Caption:	Edgerley Lane, near Churton

Edgerley is a former civil parish, now in the parish of Churton, in the borough of Cheshire West and Chester and ceremonial county of Cheshire in England. In 2001 it had a population of 7.^[1]

History

The name "Edgerley" means 'Ecghere's wood/clearing'.^[2] Edgerley was formerly a township in the parish of Aldford,^[3] in 1866 Edgerley became a separate civil parish,^[4] on 1 April 2015 the parish was abolished to form Churton.^[5]

Notes and References

1. http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/viewFullDataset.do?instanceSelection=03070&productId=779&$ph=60_61&datasetInstanceId=3070&startColumn=1&numberOfColumns=8&containerAreaId=790332 Office for National Statistics : Census 2001 : Parish Headcounts : Chester
2. Web site: Edgerley Key to English Place-names. The University of Nottingham. 18 July 2020.
3. Web site: History of Edgerley, in Chester and Cheshire. A Vision of Britain. 18 July 2020.
4. Web site: Relationships and changes Edgerley Tn/CP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 18 July 2020.
5. Web site: Edgerley. GENUKI. 6 April 2018.