Armada Beacon Memorial at Alderley Edge by munki-boy
Alderley Edge
Alderley Edge is a village in Alderley, Cheshire.
Alderley Edge’s history can be traced back to the 13th century when it was originally bounded by woodland. Alderley Edge developed into a prosperous suburb of Manchester during the Victorian era and has retained its popularity ever since.
A brief history of Alderley edge will show that this small, quaint village has seen many changes over the centuries but continues to thrive today as one of Greater Manchester’s most popular areas for commuters who want great transport links and easy access to local amenities.
Created: 25 August 2021 Edited: 29 November 2023
Alderley Edge Details
Alderley Edge is a 194 metre high hill in Cheshire.
Alderley Edge
Alderley Edge Woodland
Alderley Edge is a 66.34 hectare, woodland area in Cheshire, managed by National Trust.Local History around Alderley Edge
There are some historic monuments around including:
Two bowl barrows 390m and 320m south-south-west of Home FarmMedieval boundary marker at Saddlebole, 180m west of Findlow FarmBowl barrow 200m north-east of Capesthorne HallEngine Vein opencast copper mine, 150m north of Warden's CottageBowl barrow 230m west-south-west of Birtles HallThe Great Merestone medieval boundary marker on Finlow Hill, 245m east of Mottram HouseBowl barrow 450m south-east of Capesthorne HallChurchyard cross at St Mary's ChurchBowl barrow 370m east-south-east of Bearhurst FarmBowl barrow 500m south-south-west of Home FarmWood Mine cobalt works and associated mines, 340m east of White Barn FarmEarthwork remains of a medieval hall, chapel and settlement, 290m south east of Capesthorne HallChorley Old Hall moated site and four fishpondsThe Armada Beacon, Alderley EdgeThe Golden Stone boundary marker, 250m north west of Edge House FarmCross at Nether Alderley on the crossroads of Welsh Row and Congleton Road.Wildlife in and Around Alderley Edge
Mammals found in Alderley Edge
There have been 35 species of mammals recorded in the alderley-edge area.
| (Nyctalus/Eptesicus agg.) |
| 55 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) |
| Badger (Meles meles) |
| Black Rat (Rattus rattus) |
| Brown Long-Eared Bat (Plecotus auritus) |
| 45 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) |
| American Mink (Neovison vison) |
| Bank Vole (Myodes glareolus) |
| Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) |
| Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus) |
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Birds found in Alderley Edge
There have been 50 species of birds recorded in the alderley-edge area.
| Bar-Headed Goose (Anser indicus) |
| Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) |
| Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) |
| Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) |
| Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea) |
| Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) |
| Buzzard (Buteo buteo) |
| Carolina Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) |
| Common Swift (Apus apus) |
| Dunlin (Calidris alpina) |
Wildlife in and around Alderley Edge
Alderley Edge Mammals
There are 41 species of mammals recorded as found near Alderley Edge.
| 45 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) |
| American Mink (Neovison vison) |
| Bank Vole (Myodes glareolus) |
| Brandt's Bat (Myotis brandtii) |
| Brown Long-Eared Bat (Plecotus auritus) |
| 55 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) |
| Badger (Meles meles) |
| Bechstein's Bat (Myotis bechsteinii) |
| Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) |
| Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus) |
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Alderley Edge Birds
There are 222 species of birds recorded as found near Alderley Edge.
| (Anthus spinoletta/petrosus agg.) |
| (Delichon urbicum subsp. urbicum) |
| Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) |
| Bar-Tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica) |
| Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) |
| (Coturnix coturnix subsp. coturnix) |
| Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) |
| Bar-Headed Goose (Anser indicus) |
| Barn Owl (Tyto alba) |
| Bewick's Swan (Cygnus columbianus subsp. bewickii) |
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