Churton Heath is a former
civil parish
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, now in the parish of
Aldford and Saighton, in the
Borough of Cheshire West and Chester and
ceremonial county
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of
Cheshire
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in
England
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. In 2001 it had a population of 8.
Listed building
The parish contains one building designated by
English Heritage
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The charity states that i ...
as a
listed building
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, and included in the
National Heritage List for England
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. This is Churton Heath Farmhouse, a brick building with a
slate
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roof dating from the 18th century, and extended later during that century. It is in two storeys with an attic. It has a doorcase flanked by
fluted
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Arts, entertainment, and media
*Fluting on the Hump
See also
*Flute (disambiguation)
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...
pilaster
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s. The windows in the older part are
sashes
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The island is located between Hedsor Water and the present navigation ch ...
, and in the newer part they are
casements. The house is listed at Grade II. This grade is the lowest of the three gradings given to listed buildings and is applied to "buildings of national importance and special interest".
References
External links
Former civil parishes in Cheshire
Cheshire West and Chester
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