Castles · West Midlands
Nantwich
Nantwich — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Nantwich is a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Nantwich is a historic town located in the West Midlands, known for its medieval architecture. The town features remnants of its castle, which played a significant role during the English Civil War. Nantwich is recognised for its rich history and is a notable example of a market town in this region.
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Background
History
The origins of the settlement date to Roman times, when salt from Nantwich was used by the Roman garrisons at Chester (Deva Victrix) and Stoke-on-Trent as a preservative and a condiment. Salt has been used in the production of Cheshire cheese and in the tanning industry, both products of the dairy industry based in the Cheshire Plain around the town. Nant comes from the Welsh for brook or stream. Wich and wych are names used to denote brine springs or wells. In 1194 there is a reference to the town as being called Nametwihc, which would indicate it was once the site of a pre-Roman Celtic nemeton or sacred grove. In the Domesday Book of 1086, Nantwich is recorded as having eight salt houses.…
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- Coordinates
- 53.0667, -2.5219
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Nantwich
- Postcode
- CW5 5DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Crewe and Nantwich
- Official site
- nantwichmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Nantwich (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nantwich?
- Nantwich is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW5 5DB), in the parish of Nantwich.
- Does Nantwich charge admission?
- Nantwich typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Nantwich?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CW5 5DB. It sits within the Crewe and Nantwich parliamentary constituency.