Pott Shrigley
Pott Shrigley is a pretty village north of Macclesfield, which dates back to the fourteenth century.
Formed in 1354, it was originally titled Pott Shriggelegh - a term which emanates from the Old English of scric and leah. Pott is an old family name in the area and may have meant "pool" or "tarn" or even "mine shaft".Leah means a woodland clearing. Scric refers to the grey backed shrike, a bird, which was found in the woodland clearings of the Peak District.
The town has enjoyed uninterrupted education since the fifteenth century, Pott Shrigley School being originally founded in 1492. The school is also allied to St Christopher's church, originally a 15th century chapel, which features a register of baptisms, marriages and burials which date back to 1630.
Poynton
lies between the towns of Stockport in Greater Manchester and Macclesfield in Cheshire. It is surrounded by farm land but is within easy commuting distance of Manchester and the motorway network.
- Poynton Web - A colourful village website, featuring information
on community, shopping, leisure, businesses and more.
Prestbury
near Macclesfield is widely known as one of the most attractive villages in the northwest, with its 13th century church and ancient buildings including the half timbered Priest's House.
Rostherne
is the pretty estate village of Tatton Park. The church, dating from the 14th, 16th and 18th centuries, commands a beautiful view over Rostherne Mere, the largest lake in Cheshire and now a bird sanctuary
Rudheath
set in the middle of Cheshire, southeast of Northwich.
Sandbach
lies in South Cheshire's farmland. It is a thriving market town with many historic buildings in Hightown, High Street and the ancient Market Square. Sandbach is widely known for the two Saxon crosses which stand in the square - carvings on the crosses depict scenes from the life of Christ and probably, Saints connected with the town.
Shotwick
is a tiny hamlet just off the A550, it has a small population and a very quiet atmosphere, walking through the village towards the church is like entering another time.
Tarporley
an attractive town in the heart of Cheshire, was noted in Henry VIII's reign for having a long well paved High Street, now equally attractive with good Georgian buildings. The church is 15th and 19th century, and the Done Recreation Room in the churchyard dates from 1636, with the nearby oak frame Manor House of 1585.
- Tarporley.net - this site has details of local attractions, a What's On page and information about local organisations. A book of pictures of Tarporley can be bought in the village.
Tiverton & Tilstone Fearnall
Tiverton is an attractive village in Chester District, being both agricultural and residential in character. Located two miles south of Tarporley, and straddling both the Whitchurch and Nantwich roads, it is a village through which many pass, but perhaps few will know by name.
- tiverton-cheshire.org.uk - this site provides local news, events and a brief history of Tiverton. Its development is being driven by the Parish Plan and the Parish Council.
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