Alderley Edge
Local Info
Alderley Edge is a village and civil parish in Cheshire, England, located approximately 15 miles south of Manchester. It is situated on a sandstone escarpment overlooking the Cheshire Plain. The area is known for its affluent residential neighborhoods, natural beauty, and cultural heritage. One of the main attractions of Alderley Edge is the wooded sandstone escarpment, which is owned and managed by the National Trust. The Edge offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and is popular with hikers, walkers, and climbers. The area is also home to a number of prehistoric and early medieval archaeological sites, including burial mounds and hillforts. The village of Alderley Edge itself has a rich cultural heritage, with many historic buildings and landmarks, including the 14th-century St. Philip's Church and the 19th-century Alderley Edge Hotel. The village also has a thriving high street, with a range of shops, restaurants, and cafes. Alderley Edge is also famous for its connections to the legend of the Wizard of Alderley Edge. According to the legend, a farmer from the village was approached by an old man who asked him to keep watch over a group of sleeping knights buried in a nearby hill. The farmer agreed, and when he returned to the hillside, he found the old man had disappeared, and the knights were gone. The story has been retold in many different forms over the years and has become an important part of the area's folklore.