Parks · North West England
Dutton, Cheshire
In or near Daresbury.
Dutton is a civil parish and village within the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester, in the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England, about two miles (3 km) east of Runcorn. Dutton is on the
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Runcorn East · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Dutton in Cheshire, the nearest railway station is Runcorn East, located 2.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is WA4 4LR, and entry to the park is free.
About
Dutton is a civil parish and village within the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester, in the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England, about two miles (3 km) east of Runcorn. Dutton is on the River Weaver and was home to Dutton Hall, built in 1513 and moved to Sussex in the 1930s. Dutton Viaduct, a viaduct of 20 arches, each 63 feet in span, and 60 feet high, carries the Grand Junction railway over Dutton Bottom, across the valley of the Weaver. It had a population of 424 according to the 2011 census.
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From the Wikipedia article
Dutton is a civil parish and village within the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester, in the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England, about two miles (3 km) east of Runcorn. Dutton is on the River Weaver and was home to Dutton Hall, built in 1513 and moved to Sussex in the 1930s. Dutton Viaduct, a viaduct of 20 arches, each 63 feet in span, and 60 feet high, carries the Grand Junction railway over Dutton Bottom, across the valley of the Weaver. It had a population of 424 according to the 2011 census.
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Background
History
It was known at Domesday as Duntune, and belonged to the ancient family of Dutton, who had jurisdiction over the minstrels and pipers of the county. Dutton Hall was built in 1513 by the Duttons; described as "exhibit[ing] fine features of the architecture of its period", it was dismantled in the 1930s and moved to Ashurst Wood, West Sussex, where it was rebuilt and later became Stoke Brunswick School. In 1887, Dutton was described as:
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- Coordinates
- 53.3077, -2.6367
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Dutton
- Postcode
- WA4 4LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tatton
- Nearest railway station
- Runcorn East — 2.9 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Dutton, Cheshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dutton, Cheshire?
- Dutton, Cheshire is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode WA4 4LR), in the parish of Dutton.
- What is Dutton, Cheshire?
- Dutton is a civil parish and village within the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester, in the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England, about two miles (3 km) east of Runcorn. Dutton is on the
- How do I get to Dutton, Cheshire?
- The nearest railway station is Runcorn East, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA4 4LR.
- Is Dutton, Cheshire free to visit?
- Yes, Dutton, Cheshire is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dutton, Cheshire?
- The nearest railway station is Runcorn East, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA4 4LR.