Ashley, Cheshire

Ashley
Castle Mill Lane, Ashley
Ashley is located in Cheshire
Ashley
Ashley
Location within Cheshire
Population358 (2021 Census)[1]
OS grid referenceSJ775842
Civil parish
  • Ashley
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townALTRINCHAM
Postcode districtWA14, WA15
PoliceCheshire
FireCheshire
AmbulanceNorth West
UK Parliament
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Cheshire
53°21′14″N 2°20′20″W / 53.354°N 2.339°W / 53.354; -2.339

Ashley is a village and civil parish in Cheshire, England. At the 2021 census, it had a population of 358. The village is close to the border with Greater Manchester, just to the south of the M56 motorway and Manchester Airport. Neighbouring villages include Hale, Rostherne and Mobberley. The area is served by one pub, The Greyhound Inn, which is owned by J.W. Lees.[2]

The Brereton family were Lords of the Manor of Ashley for several generations, from the reign of Henry VIII to about 1660.[3]

Ashley Cricket Club was founded in 1888.[4]

Notable residents

  • Front of Greyhound Inn taken in 2016
    Front of Greyhound Inn taken in 2016
  • Sign for the Greyhound taken in 2016
    Sign for the Greyhound taken in 2016

See also

References

  1. ^ https://www.citypopulation.de/en/uk/northwestengland/admin/cheshire_east/E04010896__ashley/
  2. ^ "The Greyhound | Pub & Restaurant in Altrincham". The Greyhound. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  3. ^ "BRERETON, William (c.1569-1630), of Ashley, Cheshire | History of Parliament Online". www.historyofparliamentonline.org. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Ashley CC | Cricket Club in Altrincham". ashleycc.co.uk. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  5. ^ Kenny p.283
  6. ^ "Humphrey Mainprice". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
  7. ^ Humphrey Mainprice at CricketArchive
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