Rixton

Settlement in Lancashire

England

Rixton

"Holiday Park" Not the most salubrious. — "Holiday Park" Credit: Mick Garratt

Rixton is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. It is situated approximately 12 miles to the west of the city of Manchester and lies within the borough of Warrington. With a population of around 1,500 residents, Rixton is known for its peaceful and picturesque setting.

The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and farmland providing a tranquil atmosphere. Rixton boasts a close-knit community, with residents often engaging in various social activities and events throughout the year. The village is served by a local primary school, which provides education for children within the area.

Historically, Rixton has been an agricultural community, with farming playing a significant role in the local economy. However, in recent years, the village has seen some residential development, with a number of new housing estates being built to accommodate the growing population.

Despite its small size, Rixton offers a range of amenities to its residents. The village has a local pub, which serves as a popular meeting spot for locals. Additionally, there is a village hall that hosts various community events and gatherings. For shopping and other amenities, residents can easily access nearby towns such as Warrington and Leigh, which offer a wider range of facilities.

Rixton is well-connected to other areas through its transport links. The village is located close to the M6 and M62 motorways, providing easy access to Manchester, Liverpool, and other major cities in the region. The nearby train stations of Glazebrook and Birchwood offer regular services to destinations across the country.

Overall, Rixton is a charming village in Lancashire that offers a peaceful countryside lifestyle while still being within reach of larger urban centers. Its strong sense of community and beautiful surroundings make it an attractive place to live for those seeking a quieter and more rural setting.

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Rixton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.40584/-2.4828047 or Grid Reference SJ6890. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

"Holiday Park"

Not the most salubrious.

Mick Garratt

Warburton Toll Bridge

Crossing the Manchester Ship Canal.

Tom Pennington

Warburton Toll Bridge

Taken from the Manchester Ship Canal, with superstructure of our Mersey ferry in the foreground.

Trevor Harris

Manchester Ship Canal near Warburton

The Manchester Ship Canal, which took six years to build and was opened in 1894, is a 36-mile-long inland waterway linking Manchester to the Irish Sea at Liverpool. It generally follows the original routes of the rivers Mersey and Irwell through the historic counties of Cheshire and Lancashire. Several sets of locks lift vessels about 60 feet up to the Manchester Docks (now Salford Quays), where the canal's terminus was built. When the ship canal opened in January 1894 it was the largest river navigation canal in the world, and enabled the newly created Port of Manchester to become Britain's third busiest port despite the city being about 40 miles inland. Since its opening, the canal handled a wide range of ships and cargoes, from coastal vessels to intra-European shipping and inter-continental cargo liners; Manchester Liners established regular sailings by large ocean-going vessels. The amount of freight carried by the canal peaked in 1958 at 18 million long tons but changes to shipping methods and the growth of containerisation during the 1970s and 1980s caused traffic to decline, resulting in the closure of the docks at Salford in 1984. Although able to accommodate a range of vessels from coastal ships to inter-continental cargo liners, the canal is no longer large enough for most modern vessels.

David Dixon

Manchester Ship Canal, Warburton High Level (Toll) Bridge

Warburton Toll-Bridge is a privately owned statutory tolled bridge which connects the A57 with the A6144 in Trafford across the Manchester Ship Canal. The toll was originally charged for crossing the original stone bridge built in 1863, which spanned the River Mersey prior to its later diversion into the Manchester Ship Canal.

David Dixon

Gas installation below Warburton High Level Bridge

The Warburton High Level Bridge crosses the Manchester Ship Canal which is just out of view to the right side of the image; there's a similar gas installation site on the other (east) side of the canal.

Trevor Littlewood

Manchester to Liverpool Railway

Accommodation Bridge on the Manchester to Liverpool Railway.

Peter McDermott

Manchester ship canal seen from the toll bridge (no longer a toll required)

Rob Purvis

Warburton Bridge, looking north-west

Rob Purvis

Old Milestone by Manchester Road, Hollins Green

Carved stone post by the UC road (was A57), in parish of RIXTON WITH GLAZEBROOK (WARRINGTON District), Manchester Road, Hollins Green; opposite Ye Olde Red Lion in garden of No. 505, partially covered by shrubs, on East side of road. Warrington flat top, erected by the Warrington & Lower Irlam turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : TO / WARRINGTON / 8 / MILES : : TO / MANCHESTER / 12 : Grade II Listed. List Entry Number: 1392448 Link

Milestone Society National ID: LA_WAMA06