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Calveley

Civil Parish in Cheshire

England

Calveley

Calveley Bridge On the Shropshire Union Canal.
Calveley Bridge Credit: John H Darch

Calveley is a civil parish located in the county of Cheshire, in the northwest of England. Situated approximately 13 miles east of Chester, it falls within the unitary authority of Cheshire East. The parish is nestled in a rural area, characterized by its picturesque countryside and charming landscapes.

The village of Calveley is the main settlement within the parish. It is a small and close-knit community, with a population of around 200 residents. The village is known for its quaint cottages and traditional English architecture, which adds to its timeless appeal.

The parish is surrounded by beautiful green fields and farmland, making it an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful and tranquil setting. The area is popular with walkers and nature enthusiasts, as it offers numerous scenic footpaths and trails that showcase the natural beauty of Cheshire.

Despite its rural nature, Calveley is conveniently located near major transport links. The A51 road runs through the parish, connecting it to nearby towns and cities such as Nantwich and Chester. This allows residents easy access to amenities and services in the surrounding areas.

Calveley is also home to St. Mary's Church, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 19th century. The church serves as a focal point for the community, hosting regular services and community events.

Overall, Calveley is a charming and idyllic civil parish in Cheshire, offering a tranquil lifestyle amidst the stunning countryside of northwest England.

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Calveley Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.128931/-2.587304 or Grid Reference SJ6059. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Calveley Bridge On the Shropshire Union Canal.
Calveley Bridge
On the Shropshire Union Canal.
Former wharf warehouse, Calveley In the 1870s this was the centre of a long wharf, which had three cranes, sidings and a rail link onto the nearby Chester - Crewe railway line. Today it is a canal service station, run by CRT. Facilities include chemical toilet disposal, boater-operated pump-out, rubbish disposal, showers, toilets and water point.
Former wharf warehouse, Calveley
In the 1870s this was the centre of a long wharf, which had three cranes, sidings and a rail link onto the nearby Chester - Crewe railway line. Today it is a canal service station, run by CRT. Facilities include chemical toilet disposal, boater-operated pump-out, rubbish disposal, showers, toilets and water point.
New Farm, Calveley View from footpath across Ankersplatt Brook to New Farm. Peckforton Hills about 9 km away in the distance. Hay has just been cut. This is an exceptionally flat and low-lying area of the Cheshire Plain.
New Farm, Calveley
View from footpath across Ankersplatt Brook to New Farm. Peckforton Hills about 9 km away in the distance. Hay has just been cut. This is an exceptionally flat and low-lying area of the Cheshire Plain.
Bankside Brook, Wettenhall Looking SSW (upstream) towards Old Covert. The brook forms a feature in an otherwise rather flat landscape of farmland around Wettenhall. Dairy herd in the middle distance probably from Gale Farm.
Bankside Brook, Wettenhall
Looking SSW (upstream) towards Old Covert. The brook forms a feature in an otherwise rather flat landscape of farmland around Wettenhall. Dairy herd in the middle distance probably from Gale Farm.
Long Lane, Wettenhall Many of the roads across the Cheshire Plain run for many miles without a bend reflecting the flat terrain and also the large land holdings of the farms. This one runs between Alpraham and Wettenhall.
Long Lane, Wettenhall
Many of the roads across the Cheshire Plain run for many miles without a bend reflecting the flat terrain and also the large land holdings of the farms. This one runs between Alpraham and Wettenhall.
Wettenhall Brook Wettenhall Brook meanders across the flat east Cheshire Plain between Alpraham and Wettenhall.
Wettenhall Brook
Wettenhall Brook meanders across the flat east Cheshire Plain between Alpraham and Wettenhall.
Cheshire Canal Wardham Farm Bridge, number 102, carries the A51 over the canal.
Cheshire Canal
Wardham Farm Bridge, number 102, carries the A51 over the canal.
Approaching Wardle Farm Bridge On the Shropshire Union Canal.
Approaching Wardle Farm Bridge
On the Shropshire Union Canal.
Farm Cottages near Alpraham Green An attractive pair of farm cottages on a backroad near Alpraham Green, Cheshire. Holly in full berry between Christmas and New Year 2006.
Farm Cottages near Alpraham Green
An attractive pair of farm cottages on a backroad near Alpraham Green, Cheshire. Holly in full berry between Christmas and New Year 2006.
Cheshire dairy land Looking south from Long Lane.
Cheshire dairy land
Looking south from Long Lane.
Shropshire union Canal, Calveley Bridge Heading east along the Shropshire Union towards Calveley Bridge
Shropshire union Canal, Calveley Bridge
Heading east along the Shropshire Union towards Calveley Bridge
Shropshire Union Canal, Calveley Looking east to Calveley Service Station on the Shropshire Union Canal
Shropshire Union Canal, Calveley
Looking east to Calveley Service Station on the Shropshire Union Canal
Shropshire Union Canal - Calveley Service station Looking south east
Shropshire Union Canal - Calveley Service station
Looking south east
Clay's Farm, Calveley Llamas at Clay's Farm (becoming common in Cheshire!) White building in background is the Davenport Arms
Clay's Farm, Calveley
Llamas at Clay's Farm (becoming common in Cheshire!) White building in background is the Davenport Arms
Junction of Long Lane and Calveley Hall Lane A small mere lies behind the trees at the junction of these two roads on the east Cheshire plain
Junction of Long Lane and Calveley Hall Lane
A small mere lies behind the trees at the junction of these two roads on the east Cheshire plain
Barn at Moathouse Farm, near Calveley
Barn at Moathouse Farm, near Calveley
Moathouse Farm near Calveley
Moathouse Farm near Calveley
Railway bridge at Calveley The bridge carries the A51. On the opposite side of the line is the remains of a platform of the former Calveley station - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/c/calveley/index.shtml" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/c/calveley/index.shtml">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> for more information and photographs.
Railway bridge at Calveley
The bridge carries the A51. On the opposite side of the line is the remains of a platform of the former Calveley station - see LinkExternal link for more information and photographs.
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Calveley is located at Grid Ref: SJ6059 (Lat: 53.128931, Lng: -2.587304)

Unitary Authority: Cheshire East

Police Authority: Cheshire

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Residence: house
Lat/Long: 53.1317101/-2.5887325
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Calveley, Calveley Green Lane / Calveley Primary School
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0600CRE7103
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Calveley Primary School
Naptan Indicator: o/s
Naptan Landmark: School
Naptan LocalityName: Calveley
Naptan NaptanCode: cheadpdp
Naptan ShortCommonName: Calveley School
Naptan Street: Calveley Green Lane
Network: Cheshire East Council
Operator: Ansa Transport
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.1250178/-2.5867206
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Calveley, Calveley Green Lane / Calveley Primary School
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0600CR19321
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Calveley Primary School
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: School
Naptan LocalityName: Calveley
Naptan NaptanCode: cheagmja
Naptan ShortCommonName: Calveley School
Naptan Street: Calveley Green Lane
Network: Cheshire East Council
Operator: Ansa Transport
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.1249648/-2.5864806
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