Historic churches · North West England
River Dane
In or near Hartford.
River Dane — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Greenbank · 1.2 km
- Paid entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
River Dane 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
Weaver Hall Museum is located in the former Northwich Union Workhouse and focuses on the history and industry of West Cheshire. Visitors can explore exhibits that highlight the local manufacturing impact on the community.
Place summary
The River Dane is located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its scenic landscape and ecological significance within the region. The river plays a role in local biodiversity and water management.
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Background
History
In 1451 when the River Dane flooded in Congleton, it destroyed the town's corn mill, half of the timber-framed buildings and the wooden bridge over the river. To prevent it from happening again, the river was diverted away from the town. Congleton's textile industry grew from the 14th century, with many water-powered mills built along the river by the 18th century. A small stone bridge over the river near Holmes Chapel, Hermitage Bridge, was built in 1772 by a local ironmaster. In some years, the river floods widely across the meadows here. Nearby, a tall red brick railway viaduct, built in 1841, spans the broad Dane Valley between Holmes Chapel and Twemlow. It has 23 arches and is Grade II…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.2500, -2.5167
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Northwich
- Postcode
- CW9 8AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Cheshire
- Phone
- 01606 271640
- Nearest railway station
- Greenbank — 1.2 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Friday, 10am – 5pm; Saturday and Sunday, 2pm – 5pm; closed Mondays
- Official site
- weaverhall.westcheshiremuseums.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: River Dane (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is River Dane?
- River Dane is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW9 8AF), in the parish of Northwich.
- What is River Dane?
- River Dane — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to River Dane?
- The nearest railway station is Greenbank, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CW9 8AF.
- Is River Dane free to visit?
- Yes, River Dane is free to enter.
- How do I get to River Dane?
- The nearest railway station is Greenbank, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW9 8AF.