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A Journey Around Cheshire Trivia Quiz

Cheshire is an ancient county in the northwest of England. It is rich in history, myth and legend. Come for a journey around this fascinating county.

A multiple-choice quiz by colpeakbagger. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
colpeakbagger

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
336,946

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1770

Last 3 plays: Guest 92 (7/10), Guest 81 (9/10), jogreen (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The county town of Chester which was founded by the Romans in 79CE. What was the Roman name for the town? Hint

Caer

Eboricum

Deva

Camulodunon

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Question 2 of 10

2. In Chester you can see the magnificent cathedral built in 1093. The remains of which saint are in the cathedral? Hint

St Werburgh

St Edmund

St Oswald

St Michael

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Question 3 of 10

3. West of Chester is the town of Daresbury. Daresbury's most famous son was Charles Dodgson. How did he become famous? Hint

He signed the death warrant of Charles I

He played the part of James Bond on the big screen

He became one of the greatest all rounders English cricket has ever produced

He was the author Lewis Carroll of "Alice in Wonderland" fame

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Question 4 of 10

4. The only working boat-lift in England is at Anderton near Northwich. It lifts boats from the Trent and Mersey canal to which waterway? Hint

The River Dee

The River Weaver

The River Dane

The River Mersey

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Question 5 of 10

5. There are three Cheshire towns ending in "wich": Northwich, Middlewich and Nantwich. What does the ending "wich" signify? Hint

A farmstead

A place where you can obtain salt

A grove of fruit trees

A fortification made from earthen banks

6. Cheshire is often thought of as being a fairly flat county. However, to the east of the county the ground rises up to form the Pennine foothills and parts of the Peak District are in Cheshire. What is the highest point in the county at 559 metres above sea level? Hint

Shining Tor

Cat Tor

Shutlingsloe

Helsby Hill

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Question 7 of 10

7. The second highest pub in England is in Cheshire. It gives its name to one of the most dangerous roads in the entire country. What is the pub called? Hint

The Red Lion

The Oddfellows

The Rose and Crown

The Cat and Fiddle

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Question 8 of 10

8. Macclesfield in Cheshire is famous for the production of which kind of cloth? Hint

Silk

Calico

Cotton

Linen

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Cheshire town was home to Rolls Royce from 1946 until 2002? Hint

Middlewich

Warrington

Runcorn

Crewe

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Cheshire coat of arms consists of a sword and what? Hint

Wheat sheaves

Crescents

Fleur de lys

Diamonds

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The county town of Chester which was founded by the Romans in 79CE. What was the Roman name for the town?

Answer: Deva

Deva was the Roman name for Chester. Eboricum was the name for York. Camulodunon was Colchester. Lastly, Caer is the Welsh name for the city.

2. In Chester you can see the magnificent cathedral built in 1093. The remains of which saint are in the cathedral?

Answer: St Werburgh

St Werburgh is the patron saint of Chester, and was at one time abbess of Ely and queen of Northumbria. She was buried near her birthplace in Staffordshire, but her remains were disinterred and moved to Chester.

3. West of Chester is the town of Daresbury. Daresbury's most famous son was Charles Dodgson. How did he become famous?

Answer: He was the author Lewis Carroll of "Alice in Wonderland" fame

All of these answers are true of people born in Cheshire. King Charles' death warrant was signed by John Bradshaw from Marple near Stockport, Ian Botham was born in Heswall and Daniel Craig comes from Chester.

4. The only working boat-lift in England is at Anderton near Northwich. It lifts boats from the Trent and Mersey canal to which waterway?

Answer: The River Weaver

The boat lift carries boats 50 feet between the Trent and Mersey canal and the River Weaver. It is fully restored and boat trips are available.

5. There are three Cheshire towns ending in "wich": Northwich, Middlewich and Nantwich. What does the ending "wich" signify?

Answer: A place where you can obtain salt

The ending "wich" or "wych" is thought to come from the old Norse word "wic", which means "a bay". This reflects the more traditional way of obtaining salt from evaporating sea water.

Answer: Shining Tor

Shining Tor lies almost exactly on the border of Cheshire and Derbyshire. The actual summit, however, is in Cheshire ... just.

7. The second highest pub in England is in Cheshire. It gives its name to one of the most dangerous roads in the entire country. What is the pub called?

Answer: The Cat and Fiddle

The Cat and Fiddle is 515 metres above sea level. It is only slightly lower than the highest pub, The Tan Hill Inn in Yorkshire.

8. Macclesfield in Cheshire is famous for the production of which kind of cloth?

Answer: Silk

Silk weaving demonstrations take place at Paradise Mill, which is a working museum in the town.

9. Which Cheshire town was home to Rolls Royce from 1946 until 2002?

Answer: Crewe

According to the 2001 census Crewe had ten elephants! Crewe is located in Cheshire East.

10. The Cheshire coat of arms consists of a sword and what?

Answer: Wheat sheaves

The coat of arms has three wheat sheaves. Despite the arable reference on the coat of arms, Cheshire is mainly a dairy farming county - much of which goes towards the world-famous Cheshire cheese.

Source: Author colpeakbagger

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