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Alderley Edge (or just The Edge) is a red sandstone escarpment rising above the village of the same name in Cheshire. Alderley Edge was the site of mining for over 4,000 years, from early in the Bronze Age to the early 20th century. It is a site of Arthurian legend, upon which Alan Garner based his famous children's books The Weirdstone of Brisingamen and The Moon of Gomrath. There are spectacular views across the Cheshire Plain. It is owned by the National Trust. It is within the council area of Cheshire East.

Place Type: Industrial Heritage
Historic County: Cheshire
Lat, Long: 53.294,-2.211
Grid Reference: SJ860774
Police Area: Cheshire
Council Area: Cheshire East
Civil Parish: Nether Alderley CP
Country: England

GBPNID: 299546
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Alderley_Edge,_Cheshire_299546

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