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 Prestbury lies along the Bollin Valley and much of the area is used for dairy-farming, as it has been over the centuries.
Pre-Saxon times, there is little evidence of any kind of structured settlement. Pottery cremation urns and signs of sacrifice have been found in a nearby cemetery, which is thought to be evidence of pre-Christian existence in this area.
The name Prestbury hints to its origins as an place founded by priests. It comes from Preôsta burh, which means priests' town, or a priests' fortified enclosure in its literal Mercian Saxon translation.
Now a bank, the Priest’s House is one of the oldest buildings in the area and dates back to around 1448. In the centre, the parish church of St Peter is the focal point, the majority of which still remains in its 13th century condition. It was restored in 1879, by Sir George Gilbert Scott.
The beauty and friendly atmosphere of the area is a source of great pride to its residents and Prestbury is a frequent winner of ‘Best Village’ competitions.
Population: 3,324
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