Everything about Farndon Cheshire totally explained
Farndon is a
village and
civil parish in
Chester District,
Cheshire,
England. It is located on the banks of the
River Dee, south of
Chester, and close to the border with
Wales. At the
2001 Census, the village had a population of 1,517.
History
Edward the Elder died at Farndon in AD 924.
Some historians believe that Farndon was the location of the first ever competitive
horse race with riders, in a local field on the banks of the River Dee. Nearby
Chester Racecourse is said to be the oldest racecourse in Britain.
During the
English Civil War, Farndon was the scene of bitter fighting over the Bridge that was controlling access to Chester from Wales. There is also a fine memorial window in the parish church to the Civil War
Royalists.
The village was at one time renowned for its
strawberries, which were grown in the surrounding fields. This is no longer the case. The nearest fields are now in Holt.
Welsh Rhedynfre, English Farndon
Rhedynfre is the ancient
Welsh name for Farndon which is now on the
Cheshire side of the border between England and Wales. The village was an important place historically and has been a site of conflict and cultural exchange since the
Angles settled the area in the 8th century. The border moved numerous times during the following centuries, placing Farndon alternately in Wales and England.
Landmarks
» See also: Listed buildings of Farndon, Cheshire
Farndon Bridge spans the Dee connecting Farndon to the nearby Welsh village of
Holt on higher ground. The bridge, made of
sandstone and originally of
Medieval construction, is said to be haunted. Holt Castle is located on the opposite side of the river; it was constructed in the
13th and
14th centuries. The castle fell to the forces of
Oliver Cromwell in 1647.
Next to Farndon Bridge is a small picnic area beside the river. At the entrance to the picnic area are Farndon Cliffs. This area has been classed as a
Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The sandstone cliffs contain interesting rock formations.
St Chad's is the old parish church in Farndon. It was damaged during the
English Civil War and later repaired. The church contains a unique Civil War Memorial Window, and features an image thought to be that of
William Lawes, the famous court musician, who was slain at the battle of
Rowton Heath. The church tower still shows signs of Civil War
musket ball damage.
The village used to have three
public houses: the 'Greyhound', the 'Nags Head' and the 'Farndon Arms'. Two of these, the Farndon Arms and the Nags Head closed in the summer of 2007 and the Farndon Arms has since reopened as 'The Farndon'; the Nags Head remains closed. There is also a restaurant called 'The Brasserie'.
Notable residents
Gallery of images
Image:St. Chads, Fandon.JPG|St. Chad's, Farndon
Image:farndonstchads.JPG|St Chad's Farndon from the East End
Image:farndonmusket.JPG|St Chad's Farndon shows signs of musket ball damage
Image:williamlawesfarndon.jpg|William Lawes, Farndon Parish Church Civil War Memorial Window
Image:farndonbridge.JPG|Farndon Bridge
Image:farndoncliffs.JPG|Farndon Cliffs SSSI
Image:Barnston monument, fandon.jpg|Barnston Monument, Farndon
Image:paulburrellflowers.JPG|Paul Burrell Flowers
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