Mickle Trafford

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[edit] Name

'Mickle' is the Old Norse word for great (Mikill). So the name should be translated as 'Great Trafford'.

[edit] Location

Mickle Trafford ward lies to the east of Chester city a short distance from Hoole along warrington road (A56) and is made up of the villages of Mickle Trafford, Bridge Trafford, Wimbolds Trafford, Picton, Picton Gorse, Hoole Village and Hoole Bank. Most of the ward lies outside the A55 by-pass, although the section around Hoole Hall Hotel lies between the A55 and the A41. Most of the ward remains rural, and the area closest to Chester lies in greenbelt land.

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[edit] History

Historically, Mickle Trafford was a key river crossing point for visitors to Chester. The village is noted for its annual well-dressing in honour of St Plegmund. Nearby, the Gibbet Field is named after two 18th century highway men who were hung there. There are a number of historic buildings within the ward, including Trafford Hall, Trafford Mill and the ancient church at Mickle Trafford

[edit] Local facilities

[edit] Things to do

Mickle Trafford is not a tourist destination. What it is is a community with a sense of pride. There is a good quality primary school, a village hall which is open with a bar most evenings and a Toby carvery and hotel only 15 minutes walk away. There is a village shop with a post office and a village Brownie pack, although unfortunately the Scout Hut has now closed. There are safe, green areas for children to play and country lanes to go cycling or jogging.

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