Barrow

Civil Parish in Cheshire

England

Barrow

View east where Longster Trail crosses railway by Swinfordmill Farm, Great Barrow
View east where Longster Trail crosses railway by Swinfordmill Farm, Great Barrow Credit: Colin Park

Barrow is a civil parish located in the county of Cheshire, England. Situated in the northwest of the county, it is part of the Cheshire West and Chester local government district. The parish covers an area of approximately 9 square kilometers and has a population of around 2,500 residents.

Barrow is a rural area surrounded by picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and farmland dominating the landscape. The village itself is small but vibrant, with a close-knit community and a strong sense of community spirit. It is characterized by its traditional Cheshire sandstone buildings, giving it a charming and timeless appearance.

The parish has a range of amenities and services to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub. There are also several small businesses and shops, providing essential goods and services to the community.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Barrow offers plenty of opportunities for recreation. The surrounding countryside is crisscrossed with footpaths and bridleways, making it ideal for walking, cycling, and horse riding. The area is also home to several nature reserves, where visitors can observe a variety of wildlife and enjoy the peaceful natural surroundings.

Overall, Barrow is a tranquil and picturesque civil parish in Cheshire, offering a high quality of life for its residents and attracting visitors with its natural beauty and rural charm.

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Barrow Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.22052/-2.788459 or Grid Reference SJ4769. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View east where Longster Trail crosses railway by Swinfordmill Farm, Great Barrow
View east where Longster Trail crosses railway by Swinfordmill Farm, Great Barrow
B5132 in Little Barrow
B5132 in Little Barrow
Chester to Northwich railway line East of Little Barrow.
Chester to Northwich railway line
East of Little Barrow.
St Peter's Church at Plemstall, around 1900 A family archive photo from some recently-discovered pictures in a small suitcase. Relations on my father's side hail from the area, and several are buried in the churchyard, plus the wording on the reverse of this picture says "The gate in the foreground is access to our farm" which suggests the nearby Holme Farm just to the south.
St Peter's church itself dates from the 15th/16th centuries, although the tower is early 19th, and was Grade I listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101279021-church-of-st-peter-mickle-trafford-and-district#.Y7QSzHbP3IU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101279021-church-of-st-peter-mickle-trafford-and-district#.Y7QSzHbP3IU">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> and <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1279021" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1279021">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> in 1967.
St Peter's Church at Plemstall, around 1900
A family archive photo from some recently-discovered pictures in a small suitcase. Relations on my father's side hail from the area, and several are buried in the churchyard, plus the wording on the reverse of this picture says "The gate in the foreground is access to our farm" which suggests the nearby Holme Farm just to the south. St Peter's church itself dates from the 15th/16th centuries, although the tower is early 19th, and was Grade I listed LinkExternal link and LinkExternal link in 1967.
St Peter's Churchyard Old graveyard at Plemstall church.
St Peter's Churchyard
Old graveyard at Plemstall church.
Railway bridge near Long Green
Railway bridge near Long Green
Early cut benchmark outside Station Farmhouse
Early cut benchmark outside Station Farmhouse
Swinford House, Dunham Heath Shown on the relevant OS map, I suspect that little remains of the original house that originally stood on this site
Swinford House, Dunham Heath
Shown on the relevant OS map, I suspect that little remains of the original house that originally stood on this site
Swinford House Supplemental to main photograph
Swinford House
Supplemental to main photograph
Cheshire CC footpath sign This sign for the Longster Trail footpath is located where the path crosses the road between Mouldsworth and Dunham-on-the hill
Cheshire CC footpath sign
This sign for the Longster Trail footpath is located where the path crosses the road between Mouldsworth and Dunham-on-the hill
River Gowy near Plemstall church Mickle Trafford. R Gowy from footpath bridge SE of Plemstall church. Bridge in middle distance carries the Chester to Northwich railway line. Deep in the Gowy flood plain.
River Gowy near Plemstall church
Mickle Trafford. R Gowy from footpath bridge SE of Plemstall church. Bridge in middle distance carries the Chester to Northwich railway line. Deep in the Gowy flood plain.
Barrow Brook Barrow. Barrow Brook from Barrow Lane north of the former railway station.
Barrow Brook
Barrow. Barrow Brook from Barrow Lane north of the former railway station.
Barrow - Middlehurst Farm Barrow. Middlehurst Farm from Long Green Lane.
Barrow - Middlehurst Farm
Barrow. Middlehurst Farm from Long Green Lane.
Cows on the Longster Trail Barrow. Longster Trail south of Norton's Lane - quite a mixture of breeds together, even Highland Cattle in the background. Image taken south of the point where the trail crosses Norton's Lane <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/219051">SJ4870 : Cheshire CC footpath sign</a>.
Cows on the Longster Trail
Barrow. Longster Trail south of Norton's Lane - quite a mixture of breeds together, even Highland Cattle in the background. Image taken south of the point where the trail crosses Norton's Lane SJ4870 : Cheshire CC footpath sign.
South along the Longster Trail View south along the Longster Trail (Barrow footpath 13) from the point where it crosses Norton's Lane at the boundary between Mouldsworth and Barrow. This section of the trail crosses the flat dairy country of the Gowy Plain on its way from the top of Helsby Hill to Piper's Ash on the edge of Chester.
South along the Longster Trail
View south along the Longster Trail (Barrow footpath 13) from the point where it crosses Norton's Lane at the boundary between Mouldsworth and Barrow. This section of the trail crosses the flat dairy country of the Gowy Plain on its way from the top of Helsby Hill to Piper's Ash on the edge of Chester.
Morley Hall The footpath to Little Barrow from Bridge Trafford, passes south of Morley Hall
Morley Hall
The footpath to Little Barrow from Bridge Trafford, passes south of Morley Hall
Plemstall Church Looking across the River Gowy towards the rear of the Church
Plemstall Church
Looking across the River Gowy towards the rear of the Church
Saint Peter's Church at Plemstall In the 7th. century, a sailor adrift on a raft, vowed that if he came safely to shore he would build a church at the place where he landed. His raft finally touched land at the Isle of Chester and there he built his church, dedicating it to St. Peter, the fisherman who walked on the water. Link :<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.mickletrafford.org.uk/history.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.mickletrafford.org.uk/history.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Saint Peter's Church at Plemstall
In the 7th. century, a sailor adrift on a raft, vowed that if he came safely to shore he would build a church at the place where he landed. His raft finally touched land at the Isle of Chester and there he built his church, dedicating it to St. Peter, the fisherman who walked on the water. Link :LinkExternal link
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Barrow is located at Grid Ref: SJ4769 (Lat: 53.22052, Lng: -2.788459)

Unitary Authority: Cheshire West and Chester

Police Authority: Cheshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.22052,-2.788459
Bus Stop
Broomhill, Broomhill Lane / Letter Box
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0610CH517
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Letter Box
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Letter Box
Naptan LocalityName: Broomhill
Naptan NaptanCode: chwpwpd
Naptan ShortCommonName: Letter Box
Naptan Street: Broomhill Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.2216886/-2.7872616
Barrier: stile
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 53.2236747/-2.7847093
Barrowmore
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 53.2167771/-2.7866603
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00, Su off
Drive Through: no
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: CH3 105D
Lat/Long: 53.2219335/-2.7860083
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00, Su off
Drive Through: no
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: CH3 58D
Lat/Long: 53.2164505/-2.7888458
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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