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Appleton, Cheshire

Appleton is a suburban village in Cheshire. The name "Appleton" was, until after the Second World War, used to refer to the main hamlet in Appleton parish. This hamlet is now known as "Appleton Thorn" and the name Appleton is used to refer to the suburban area which has been developed in the parish since the war. This area lies to the south of Stockton Heath and the Bridgewater Canal and includes the areas Appleton Park, Dudlow's Green, Pewterspear and Cobbs. It is within the council area of Warrington.

Place Type: Village
Historic County: Cheshire
Lat, Long: 53.353172,-2.563329
Grid Reference: SJ 6260 8418
Civil Parish: Appleton CP
Council Area: Warrington CA
Police Area: Cheshire PA

GBPN ID: 319031
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Appleton,_Cheshire_319031

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