Christleton
| Christleton | |
| Cheshire | |
|---|---|
 The pumphouse in the centre of Christleton | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SJ440657 |
| Location: | 53°11’6"N, 2°50’17"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 2,112 (2001) |
| Post town: | Chester |
| Postcode: | CH3 |
| Dialling code: | 01244 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Cheshire West & Chester |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Chester |
Christleton is a village on the outskirts of Chester, the county town of Cheshire. The parish of Christleton had a recorded population in 2001 of 2,112.
The Shropshire Union Canal (originally Chester Canal) passes through the village. There is also a large pond situated by the village widely known as "Christleton Pit" which attracts children from the village and surrounding areas due to the abundance of wildlife, swans, and ducks.
The parish church is dedicated to St James and the current building was designed by William Butterfield and was consecrated in 1877. The church's continuous list of clergy dates back to 1215.
History
The history of the village can be traced with certainty to the Domesday Book, which contains an entry for Christletone, though there is evidence of earlier occupation.
The Old Hall dates from the 17th century. It was built for a member of the Egerton family of Tatton Park.[1]
Christleton Old Hall is a former country house in the village and a Grade II* listed building.
About the village
The village has a large comprehensive high school (Christleton High School), and a smaller primary school. It also has a branch of The College of Law based in Christleton Hall.
The village's amenities include a newsagent shop, Women's institute (now used for alternative means) and local pubs the Ring O Bells, the Cheshire Cat and The Plough.
Sport and leisure
- Football: Christleton FC
The village has a King George V Playing Field and of more recent times a sports centre and swimming pool.
Outside links
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