Ashley, Cheshire Explained

Country:England
Official Name:Ashley
Label Position:bottom
Coordinates:53.354°N -2.339°W
Population:358
Population Ref:(2021 census)[1]
Civil Parish:Ashley
Unitary England:Cheshire East
Lieutenancy England:Cheshire
Region:North West England
Constituency Westminster:Tatton
Post Town:ALTRINCHAM
Postcode District:WA14, WA15
Postcode Area:WA
Os Grid Reference:SJ775842
Static Image Name:Ashley - Castle Mill Lane.jpg
Static Image Caption:Castle Mill Lane, Ashley

Ashley is a village and civil parish in Cheshire, England. At the 2021 census, it had a population of 358. The village is close to the border with Greater Manchester, just to the south of the M56 motorway and Manchester Airport. Neighbouring villages include Hale, Rostherne and Mobberley. The area is served by one pub, The Greyhound Inn, which is owned by J.W. Lees.[2]

The Brereton family were Lords of the Manor of Ashley for several generations, from the reign of Henry VIII to about 1660.[3]

Ashley Cricket Club was founded in 1888.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. https://www.citypopulation.de/en/uk/northwestengland/admin/cheshire_east/E04010896__ashley/
  2. Web site: The Greyhound Pub & Restaurant in Altrincham . 2024-11-14 . The Greyhound . en.
  3. Web site: BRERETON, William (c.1569-1630), of Ashley, Cheshire History of Parliament Online . 2024-11-14 . www.historyofparliamentonline.org.
  4. Web site: Ashley CC Cricket Club in Altrincham . ashleycc.co.uk. 2024-11-14 . en-GB.
  5. Kenny p.283
  6. Web site: Humphrey Mainprice . 30 March 2014 . ESPNcricinfo.
  7. https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/31/31168/31168.html Humphrey Mainprice at CricketArchive