Sandbach is a Town in the county of Cheshire.
The town of Sandbach is also home to two historic manors, Wheelock Hall and Sandbach Hall. The first mention of Sandbach comes from 1294 where the place was referred to as ‘Sanbec’. This word can be identified as an Old English name meaning sand stream. It has been claimed that the name may have come from sand beds in the River Wheelock, which could possibly have led to sand accumulations along its banks resulting in sandbanks or sandbeaches. Supporting this theory are remains of oyster catchers close by which would further point towards sand deposits. However there are no records whatsoever of any large scale oyster fishing on either river.
It was originally sandstone that had been mined in the area, but this sandstone played an important role in the development of sand as a building material. Sand’s usefulness as a sand-lime brick making material comes from the fact that it is ‘free’ and available locally. This made it cheap to produce bricks and resulted in several sand-brick factories opening across Cheshire.
However this settlement was never critically significant due to nearby Congleton being favoured by industry over Sandbach. Also, it failed to thrive after the River Wheelock was redirected away from Sandbach during irrigationin the early 19th century.
There are great places to visit near Sandbach including some great towns, villages, historic buildings, country parks, nature reserves, sssis, museums, parks, cities, castles, roman sites, ruins, lakes, woodlands, hills, hiking areas, old mines, ancient sites and canals.
Sandbach has some unmissable towns nearby like Ellesmere Port, Warrington, Widnes, Knutsford, Blacon, Saltney, and Macclesfield.
There are a several good villages in the Sandbach area like Styal, Daresbury, Thelwall, Saughall, Lache, Marton, and Prestbury.
Quarry Bank, Warrington Parish Church Of St Elphin, The Ruskin Rooms, Tatton Park, Chester Racecourse, Chester City Walls, and Bonewaldesthorne Tower are great places to visit near Sandbach if you like historic buildings.
There are a several good country parks in the Sandbach area like Quarry Bank, Tatton Park, and Teggs Nose Country Park.
Nature Reserves to visit near Sandbach include Woolston Eyes, and Tatton Park.
Woolston Eyes is one of Sandbach's best, nearby sssis to visit in Sandbach.
There are a several good museums in the area around Sandbach like Warrington Museum and Art Gallery.
Don't miss Victoria Park - Widnes, Tatton Park, Water Tower Gardens, Westminster Park, and Timbersbrook Picnic Area's parks if visiting the area around Sandbach.
The area around Sandbach's best cities can be found at Chester.
The area around Sandbach's best castles can be found at Chester Castle.
Roman Sites to visit near Sandbach include Chester Roman Amphitheatre and Roman Walls.
The area close to Sandbach boasts some of the best ruins including Chester Roman Amphitheatre and Roman Walls.
Lakes to visit near Sandbach include Trentabank Reservoir, and Redes Mere.
Woodlands to visit near Sandbach include Trentabank Reservoir, and Macclesfield Forest.
The area around Sandbach boasts some of the best hills including Shutlingsloe, and Teggs Nose Country Park.
Teggs Nose Country Park, and Alderley Edge National Trust are some of Sandbach best hiking areas to visit near Sandbach.
The area close to Sandbach boasts some of the best old mines including Engine Vein.
Ancient Sites to visit near Sandbach include Goldenstone.
Canals to visit near Sandbach include Anderton Boat Lift.
Sandbach History
There are some historic monuments around Sandbach:
Places to see near Sandbach
History of Sandbach
Sanbec: Bigot de Loges. 1 hide and 1½ virgates pay tax. Land for 2 ploughs. 1 Frenchman has ½ plough, 3 slaves. 2 villagers have ½ plough. Church. Woodland. Value TRE 4s; now 8s.
Lakes near Sandbach
Canals near Sandbach
Rivers near Sandbach
Shopping in Sandbach
The Co-operative Food 216, Middlewich Road
The Co-operative Food supermarket
Waitrose Flat Lane, Sandbach Heath
Waitrose supermarket
Demeter Natures Food Bold Street, Sandbach Heath
Demeter Natures Food supermarket
ALDI Middlewich Road, Elworth
ALDI supermarket
The Co-operative Food Lawton Way, Elworth
The Co-operative Food supermarket
