Saltney facts for kids
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| Population | 5,452 (2020 Estimate) |
| OS grid reference | SJ375645 |
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| Country | England & Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CHESTER |
| Postcode district | CH4 |
| Dialling code | 01244 |
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| Website | saltneytowncouncil.gov.uk/ (Wales) |
Saltney is a town located right on the border between England and Wales. It sits across two counties: Flintshire in Wales and Cheshire in England. The Welsh part of Saltney is a local government area called a "community." The English parts do not have this special status.
Saltney is very close to the city of Chester. It is also near the River Dee. In 2011, about 5,132 people lived in Saltney.
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Where is Saltney?
Part of Saltney is in Chester, Cheshire, England. People often call this area "Top Saltney" or "Higher Saltney." The Welsh part of the town is simply called "Saltney."
A very interesting fact about Saltney is its main street, Boundary Lane. The border between England and Wales runs right down the middle of this street! This means that houses on one side are in Wales (Flintshire) and houses on the other side are in England (Cheshire).
Because of this unique border, different police forces cover each side. The Welsh side is covered by North Wales Police. The English side is covered by Cheshire Police. Even though they are different forces, officers from both can work anywhere in England and Wales.
Saltney's Past
Saltney gets its name from the old salt marshes that used to be by the River Dee. The town started to grow a lot in the late 1800s and throughout the 1900s. It grew from a small area to a town with over 5,000 people today.
Long ago, Saltney was a place where ships were built. It was also famous for making chains and anchors. A company called Henry Wood & Company started an engineering factory here in 1847. More factories opened in the 1880s. Henry Wood was so important that a local school, Wood Memorial CP School, is named after him.
An old Welsh name for the area is Morfa Caer.
Things to Do in Saltney
Saltney has several places for people to visit. There are two public houses (pubs) called The City Arms and The Corner Pin. You can also find a post office and the Saltney Business Centre. For shopping, there is St David's Retail Park, and large Asda and Morrisons supermarkets.
The town has three primary schools for younger children: St Anthony's Catholic Primary, Saltney Ferry C.P., and Wood Memorial. For older students, St David's High School is the main secondary school.
There are also several churches in Saltney. These include St Mark's (Anglican), St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, and Saltney Methodist Church.
Saltney has a community centre in the middle of town. It is used by many groups, including children's clubs. Around the centre are fields where football games and tournaments are often held. The local football team, Saltney Town FC, was formed in 2010 and plays here.
Famous People from Saltney
Some notable people have come from Saltney:
- Stephen Dewar Holden (1870–1918) was an engineer who worked on trains.
- Charles Sitch (1887–1960) was a politician who served as a Member of Parliament (MP).
- Arthur Pearson (1897–1980) was also a politician and an MP.
- Ted Regan (1900 – ??) was a footballer who played many games for Wrexham A.F.C..
- Melanie Roberts (born 1988) is a retired artistic gymnast.
See also
In Spanish: Saltney para niños
