Winwick, Civil parish and village in Warrington, Cheshire, England.
Winwick encompasses approximately 1,431 acres of rural landscape bisected by the M62 motorway, creating two distinct wards named Winwick and Peel Hall within the northern part of Warrington.
The village contains St. Oswald's Church, mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, with parts of the current structure dating back to the early 13th century and significant reconstructions completed in 1848.
The Parish Council operates a community centre in the village heart that hosts local events, clubs, and meetings while featuring a licensed bar and large main room available for private rentals.
Residents can contact Winwick Parish Council through their official website at winwickparishcouncil.org.uk or via email for information about community centre bookings and local services.
Local folklore includes the famous carved stone figure known as the 'Winwick pig,' associated with legends about the original construction of St. Oswald's Church and the area's ancient spiritual traditions.
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