Scholar Green
| Scholar Green | |
|---|---|
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode district | ST7 |
| Dialling code | 01782 |
| Police | Cheshire |
| Fire | Cheshire |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
Scholar Green (/ˈskɒlə ɡriːn/[1][2]) is a small village, in the civil parish of Odd Rode, in Cheshire, England. Encompassing the smaller settlements of Kent Green and The Bank, it near Mow Cop, Alsager, Rode Heath, Butt Lane and Kidsgrove and in the unitary authority area of Cheshire East.
Scholar Green has a long history, as shown by the number and range of listed buildings in and around the village. Little Moreton Hall, a Grade I listed moated timber-framed house, has stood in the village since the early 16th century. Other listed buildings include the 18th century Rode Hall and All Saints Church, built between 1863-1864 and designed by George Gilbert Scott. The Macclesfield Canal runs through Scholar Green, and the Trent and Mersey Canal is nearby.
The population is has three public houses: "The Rising Sun", "The Bleeding Wolf" and "The Traveller's Rest" and a primary school. Other than Scott's Anglican All Saints Church, the village is served by The Bank Methodist Church.
References
- ^ "Definition: Scholar". Collins Dictionary. n.d. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
- ^ "Definition: Green". Collins Dictionary. n.d. Retrieved 27 April 2015.