Towns & cities · North Wales
Ledsham
Ledsham — village and civil parish in Cheshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Capenhurst · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ledsham, the nearest railway station is Capenhurst, located 1.4 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Ledsham is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 137 people. Address: CH66. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Cheshire, UK". Coordinates: 53.2640°, -2.9630°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ledsham is a village and civil parish in the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. The civil parish includes parts of the hamlets of Badger's Rake and Two Mills. It is located on the Wirral Peninsula, approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) to the north of the city of Chester and 4 miles (6.4 km) to the west of Ellesmere Port. At the 2011 Census, the village had a population of 181.
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Background
History
In 1085, Ledsham was recorded in the Domesday Book as Levetesham. The landowner was Walter de Vernon. The land passed by will from the Massey family to Sir Thomas Stanley of Hooton in 1715. Formerly a township in Neston parish of the Wirral Hundred, it became a civil parish in 1866. The population was recorded at 56 in 1801, 94 in 1851, 82 in 1901, 116 in 1951 and 88 in 2001. At its height, Ledsham station had four platforms and was situated at the southern end of the railway's quadrupled section. The station never achieved the commercial potential expected by its owners, primarily due to its remote rural location. Ledsham station closed completely on 20 July 1959. However, two tracks of…
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- Coordinates
- 53.2640, -2.9630
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Ledsham
- Postcode
- CH66
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester North and Neston
- Population
- 137
- Nearest railway station
- Capenhurst — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q2090358 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ledsham, Cheshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Village of Ledsham - geograph.org.uk - 215112.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Ledsham is a small village located in North Wales with a population of 137. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 137
- Constituency
- Chester North and Neston
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ledsham?
- Ledsham is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH66), in the parish of Ledsham.
- What is Ledsham?
- Ledsham — village and civil parish in Cheshire, UK.
- How do I get to Ledsham?
- The nearest railway station is Capenhurst, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH66.
- Is Ledsham free to visit?
- Yes, Ledsham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ledsham?
- The nearest railway station is Capenhurst, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH66.