Chowley

Civil Parish in Cheshire

England

Chowley

Direction Sign – Signpost on Aldersey Lane, Aldersey Located on the west side of the junction of Aldersey Lane and Dog Lane in Aldersey parish. 3 arms and annulus finial. 

Milestone Society National ID: CH_SJ4655
Direction Sign – Signpost on Aldersey Lane, Aldersey Credit: John V Nicholls

Chowley is a civil parish located in the county of Cheshire, in the northwest region of England. It is situated approximately 4 miles southeast of the town of Frodsham and 10 miles northeast of the city of Chester. The parish covers an area of about 3 square miles and is predominantly rural, characterized by open fields, farmlands, and small woodlands.

Chowley is a small and tight-knit community with a population of around 200 residents. The parish is known for its picturesque countryside and tranquil atmosphere, making it an attractive place for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle. The area is dotted with a few scattered houses and farmsteads, creating a charming and idyllic setting.

Despite its small size, Chowley is well-connected to nearby towns and cities. The A56 road passes through the parish, providing easy access to Frodsham and Chester. The M56 motorway is also within close proximity, offering convenient transportation links to Manchester and Liverpool.

The parish lacks significant amenities and services, with no shops, schools, or public transportation directly within its boundaries. However, residents have access to a wider range of facilities in nearby towns. The local economy primarily revolves around agriculture, with many residents involved in farming and other rural industries.

Overall, Chowley is a peaceful and scenic civil parish in Cheshire, offering a rural lifestyle while being within easy reach of larger towns and cities.

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Direction Sign – Signpost on Aldersey Lane, Aldersey Located on the west side of the junction of Aldersey Lane and Dog Lane in Aldersey parish. 3 arms and annulus finial. 

Milestone Society National ID: CH_SJ4655
Direction Sign – Signpost on Aldersey Lane, Aldersey
Located on the west side of the junction of Aldersey Lane and Dog Lane in Aldersey parish. 3 arms and annulus finial. Milestone Society National ID: CH_SJ4655
Stile in fence
Stile in fence
Bolesworth International Horse Show 2016: car park
Bolesworth International Horse Show 2016: car park
Bolesworth International Horse Show 2016: bus bar
Bolesworth International Horse Show 2016: bus bar
Bolesworth International Horse Show 2016: international arena
Bolesworth International Horse Show 2016: international arena
Bolesworth International Horse Show 2016: international arena
Bolesworth International Horse Show 2016: international arena
Bolesworth International Horse Show 2016: car park Bolesworth Castle is in the background.
Bolesworth International Horse Show 2016: car park
Bolesworth Castle is in the background.
Bolesworth International Horse Show 2016: international arena By day the arena is used for showjumping: in the evening there is usually musical entertainment from the stage visible on the right, hence the notice 'Concert Entrance'.  2016 featured Re-Take That, 5ive and Atomic Kitten.
Bolesworth International Horse Show 2016: international arena
By day the arena is used for showjumping: in the evening there is usually musical entertainment from the stage visible on the right, hence the notice 'Concert Entrance'. 2016 featured Re-Take That, 5ive and Atomic Kitten.
Bolesworth International Horse Show 2016: Castle arena
Bolesworth International Horse Show 2016: Castle arena
Bolesworth International Horse Show 2016: Lake arena
Bolesworth International Horse Show 2016: Lake arena
Field edge view at The Righi Triangulation Pillar Looking north-westward.
Field edge view at The Righi Triangulation Pillar
Looking north-westward.
Field edge view at The Righi Looking north-westward.
Field edge view at The Righi
Looking north-westward.
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket S1146 This can be found on the wall of The Egerton Arms at Broxton roundabout.
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Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket S1146
This can be found on the wall of The Egerton Arms at Broxton roundabout. For more detail see : LinkExternal link
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket S1145 This can be found on the wall of a private dwellin (a former Police station) at Broxton crossroads.
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Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket S1145
This can be found on the wall of a private dwellin (a former Police station) at Broxton crossroads. For more detail see : LinkExternal link
Broxton Roundabout where the A41 and A534 cross Looking southward along the A41.
Broxton Roundabout where the A41 and A534 cross
Looking southward along the A41.
International Arena at Bolesworth International Horse Show 2017
International Arena at Bolesworth International Horse Show 2017
International Arena at Bolesworth International Horse Show 2017
International Arena at Bolesworth International Horse Show 2017
Water Festival at Bolesworth Lake With the Castle in the background, the colourful feather banners proclaim the Water Festival. Among other events the Festival played host to a leg of the International Pro Wakeboard tour.

The 'Castle' (a castellated house of 1829) is Grade II* listed, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1278804" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1278804">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>
Water Festival at Bolesworth Lake
With the Castle in the background, the colourful feather banners proclaim the Water Festival. Among other events the Festival played host to a leg of the International Pro Wakeboard tour. The 'Castle' (a castellated house of 1829) is Grade II* listed, see LinkExternal link
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Chowley is located at Grid Ref: SJ4756 (Lat: 53.099516, Lng: -2.780047)

Unitary Authority: Cheshire West and Chester

Police Authority: Cheshire

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