Castles · North West England
Davenham
In or near Moulton.
Davenham (; DAY-və-nəm) is a village in Cheshire, England. It is part of the Borough of Cheshire West and Chester. It had a population of 2,745 at the 2011 census. It is in the centre of the Cheshire
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Greenbank · 2.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Davenham (; DAY-və-nəm) is a village in Cheshire, England. It is part of the Borough of Cheshire West and Chester. It had a population of 2,745 at the 2011 census. It is in the centre of the Cheshire Plain near both the River Dane and River Weaver.
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Davenham (; DAY-və-nəm) is a village in Cheshire, England. It is part of the Borough of Cheshire West and Chester. It had a population of 2,745 at the 2011 census. It is in the centre of the Cheshire Plain near both the River Dane and River Weaver.
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Background
Description
Davenham is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Devenham. Its name means "hamlet on the River Dane". The site of the Norman Shipbrook Castle by the River Dane is indicated by the name of Castle Hill, between Shipbrook Bridge and Shipbrook Hill Farm, but no traces now remain. In 1936, the whole of Eaton (near Davenham) and part of Leftwich civil parish (which extended into Davenham village) was added to Davenham, and in 1955 part of Davenham was transferred to Northwich civil parish. Between 1996 and 2006, a large housing development was built on farmland to the northwest of the village centre. The estate is known as Kingsmead and is separated from the historic village of Davenham by…
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- Coordinates
- 53.2358, -2.5111
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Davenham
- Postcode
- CW9 8NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Cheshire
- Nearest railway station
- Greenbank — 2.3 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Davenham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Davenham War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Players Theatre
Theatres · 0.3 km
St Wilfrid's Church, Davenham
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Shipbrook Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.1 km
New Hall Farm
Campsites · 1.1 km
Hartford Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.3 km
Moulton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
St Stephen's Church, Moulton
Historic churches · 1.5 km
River Dane
Historic churches · 1.6 km
Rudheath Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.6 km
Vale Royal Railway Viaduct
Historic bridges · 1.8 km
Hartford Manor
Stately homes · 1.9 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Davenham War Memorial
Davenham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 5Historic churches · North West England
St Wilfrid's Church, Davenham
St Wilfrid's Church, Davenham — church in Davenham, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Shipbrook Bridge
Shipbrook Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Hartford Bridge
Hartford Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Davenham
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Vale Royal River Park
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
Yatehouse Farm Camping & Caravan Park
Yatehouse Farm Camping & Caravan Park — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Lamb Cottage Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Daleford Manor Caravan Park
Daleford Manor Caravan Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Lakeside Caravan Park
Lakeside Caravan Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
George and Dragon, Great Budworth
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Old Hall Hotel, Sandbach
Old Hall Hotel, Sandbach in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Swettenham Arms
Swettenham Arms in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
The Commercial Hotel
The Commercial Hotel in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic pubs · North West England
Tricorn
Tricorn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Davenham?
- Davenham is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW9 8NH), in the parish of Davenham.
- What is Davenham?
- Davenham (; DAY-və-nəm) is a village in Cheshire, England. It is part of the Borough of Cheshire West and Chester. It had a population of 2,745 at the 2011 census. It is in the centre of the Cheshire
- How do I get to Davenham?
- The nearest railway station is Greenbank, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CW9 8NH.
- Does Davenham charge admission?
- Davenham typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Davenham?
- The nearest railway station is Greenbank, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW9 8NH.