Alsager

Civil Parish in Cheshire

England

Alsager

Alsager is a civil parish located in the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. Situated in the southern part of the county, Alsager is approximately 7 miles northwest of the city of Stoke-on-Trent and 23 miles southeast of the city of Chester. It covers an area of about 2.5 square miles and has a population of over 11,000 residents.

The town of Alsager has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Neolithic period. During the Roman era, a road known as the Salt Road passed through the area, connecting the salt mines of Cheshire with other parts of the country. Today, remnants of this ancient road can still be seen.

Alsager offers a range of amenities and services to its residents, including several primary schools, a high school, a library, and a leisure center. The town center features a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes, providing a vibrant hub for both locals and visitors.

Nature enthusiasts can enjoy the beautiful green spaces in and around Alsager, such as the Alsager Mere, a lake formed during the last Ice Age. The area is also home to several parks and nature reserves, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and wildlife spotting.

Transport links in Alsager are well-developed, with regular bus services connecting the town to nearby cities and towns. The town also has its own railway station, providing convenient access to other parts of the country.

Overall, Alsager offers a blend of historical significance, natural beauty, and modern amenities, making it an attractive place to live and visit in Cheshire.

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Alsager Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.093798/-2.308336 or Grid Reference SJ7955. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Alsager Town Centre

Shown are Alsager's library and Civic Centre located at the crossroads in the centre of town known as "Bank Corner".

Dennis Thorley

Christ Church Alsager

The first of two Anglian church buildings in the small town of Alsager. Built and endowed in the year 1789 by three sisters, Margaret, Judith and Mary Alsager, of the Manor of Alsager. It is in the Palladin style popular in the late c18th. The mother church at that time was the church in Barthomley, now a much smaller community than Alsager, and being three miles distant, with the roads very bad between, Christ Church was built for the convenience and comfort of tenants and others who found it difficult to attend at Barthomley.

Dennis Thorley

Wilbraham Arms Alsager

The first pub as you enter Alsager from the M6 at Sandbach. Built on the site of Cresswellshawe Farm and named after the Wilbraham family major landowners of part of Alsager in days gone by.

Dennis Thorley

Salt Line Alsager

The Salt Line is now a linear nature trail and cycleway starting near to the Wilbraham Arms in Alsager. It follows the old mineral line from the Potteries through to Sandbach and the salt towns of S Cheshire. Coal and limestone was carried into Cheshire where brine was heated in large open pans to leave white salt crystals which were then used in the making of washing soda, glass, soap and detergents. The Salt Line is now in the ownership of Congleton Borough Council.

Dennis Thorley

Lower Foxley

A farm on the edge of Staffordshire; Cheshire is about 200 metres to the right of the camera, along Audley Road.

Derek Harper

Heath End Road, Alsager

Suburban road on the northern fringe of Alsager, not far from the Manchester Metropolitan University Campus.

Derek Harper

The Mill Pond

Steve Lewin

BAE Systems, Radway Green

This is just a small portion of the old Royal Ordnance Factory, now owned by BAE Systems. Quite a lot of the old factory is now becoming derelict. This picture is taken from the bridge where the footpath crosses the railway line near to the Old Mill.

Steve Lewin