Historic churches · North West England
Knutsford
In or near Rostherne.
Knutsford — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Knutsford · 0.1 km
- Free entry
About
Knutsford is a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Little Orange Co. specializes in artisan arancini inspired by Sicilian heritage. They operate through wholesale to delis and cafes, and also participate in monthly pop-up markets in various locations including Knutsford.
Place summary
Knutsford is a church located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its architectural significance and serves as a local place of worship.
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Background
History
Knutsford was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Cunetesford ("Canute's ford"). King Canute (Knútr in Old Norse) was the king of England (1016–1035) and later king of Denmark, Norway and parts of Sweden as well. Local tradition says that King Canute blessed a wedding that was taking place and forded the River Lily, which was said to be dangerous then, though other reports say it was the Birkin Brook at or near Booth Mill. The English Place-Name Society gives the name as being derived from the Old English for Knutr's ford or possibly hillock ford. In 1292, Edward I granted Knutsford a market charter, allowing the town to hold a weekly market and annual fairs. In 1741, Knutsford was…
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- Coordinates
- 53.3025, -2.3708
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Knutsford
- Postcode
- WA16 8BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tatton
- Nearest railway station
- Knutsford — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.littleorangeco.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Knutsford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knutsford?
- Knutsford is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WA16 8BW), in the parish of Knutsford.
- What is Knutsford?
- Knutsford — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Knutsford?
- The nearest railway station is Knutsford, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA16 8BW.
- Is Knutsford free to visit?
- Yes, Knutsford is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knutsford?
- The nearest railway station is Knutsford, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA16 8BW.