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]
| Castle/Castle Northwich | |
|---|---|
 Castle Methodist Church, Northwich | |
  Castle/Castle Northwich Location within Cheshire | |
| Population | 9,226 (2021 Census Ward Profile) |
| • London | 183 mi (295 km) SE |
| Civil parish |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Northwich |
| Postcode district | CW8 |
| Dialling code | 01606 |
| Police | Cheshire |
| Fire | Cheshire |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
History
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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
editA 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
editCastle is located on the A59 road and is near to Greenbank railway station.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Genuki: Castle Northwich, Cheshire". www.genuki.org.uk. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "Councillors". Northwich Town Council. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ Warrington, Directories- (1876). Worrall's Directory of Warrington, Wigan, St. Helens, Etc. p. 226. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "Northwich Winnington & Castle (Ward, United Kingdom) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "About Northwich". Northwich Town Council.
- ^ "Here's how Northwich's Castle came to get its name". Northwich Guardian. 21 September 2019. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "Holy Trinity Castle, Northwich". www.achurchnearyou.com. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "Church's activities and community groups 'still active' during period of vacancy". Northwich Guardian. 27 August 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ Teachers, National Union of (1880). Report. p. 108. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
