A little history of Great Budworth

Great Budworth, Cheshire

Great Budworth is a village and civil parish in Cheshire, England, situated approximately 4 miles north of Northwich. The name derives from the Old Saxon words 'bode' (dwelling) and 'wirth' (a place by water), referring to its location between Budworth Mere to the west and Pickmere to the east.

The village's history is documented in the Domesday Book of 1086, which mentions a priest at Great Budworth. In 1130, St Mary and All Saints Church was granted to the Augustinian canons of Norton Priory by William FitzNigel, Constable of Chester and Baron of Halton. The church, primarily built in the 15th and 16th centuries, is a notable example of Perpendicular architecture.

In the 19th century, Rowland Egerton-Warburton of Arley Hall initiated a restoration campaign to enhance the village's appearance. Architect John Douglas was commissioned to remodel several buildings, including the George and Dragon inn in 1875, adding distinctive architectural features. The village remained part of the Arley Hall estate until 1948.