When was Newcastle-under-Lyme founded?
Newcastle-under-Lyme takes its name from the new castle erected about 1145 by Ranulf de Gernons, 4th earl of Chester, in the proximity of the Lyme Forest. The castle became obsolete in Tudor times. The town received its first royal charter of incorporation in 1173.
What does Lyme mean in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
The “Newcastle” part of the name derives from being the location of a new castle in the 12th century. The “Lyme” section could refer to the Lyme Brook or (as in the family name Lindhurst) the extensive Forest of Lyme that covered the area with lime trees and elm trees in the Middle Ages.
Does LYMM have a train station?
Lymm railway station was a station to the west of Whitbarrow Road, Lymm, England on the Warrington and Stockport Railway….Lymm railway station.
| Lymm | |
|---|---|
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway London Midland Region (British Railways) |
| Key dates | |
| 1 November 1853 | Opened |
| 10 September 1962 | Closed to passengers |
When did LYMM train station close?
10 September 1962
Lymm railway station was a station to the west of Whitbarrow Road, Lymm, England on the Warrington and Stockport Railway. It opened on 1 November 1853; and it closed to passengers on 10 September 1962. The railway was absorbed by the LNWR.
Is Newcastle-under-Lyme a deprived area?
Newcastle-under-Lyme district comprises 24 wards, with 17 Lower Super Output areas of 0-30% deprivation spread across 13 wards.
When did Newcastle under Lyme railway station close?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme station site, now Stations Walk. Newcastle-under-Lyme railway station, which was not within the town but towards Water Street on the Stoke to Market Drayton Line, closed in 1964 under the Beeching cuts.
Where is the Newcastle under Lyme district located?
Newcastle-under-Lyme District Newcastle-under-Lyme Shire county Staffordshire Region West Midlands Country England
When was the barracks at Newcastle under Lyme built?
The Italian styled Militia Barracks were built in 1855 from red brick. They were the headquarters of the 3rd King’s Own Staffordshire Rifle Regiment until 1880. In 1882 W. H. Dalton bought the Barracks and settled them in trust for use by the Rifle Volunteers of Newcastle, which became the Territorial Force in 1907.
Which is the nearest motorway to Newcastle under Lyme?
Newcastle-under-Lyme is served by the M6 motorway to the south and west of Newcastle and by the A500 road to the north and east. There are access points from the M6 at junctions 15 and 16, to the south and north respectively.