Congleton Museum

Congleton Museum

Congleton Museum is a local museum in Congleton, Cheshire,[1] northwest England, covering the history of the town of Congleton, on the banks of the River Dane.[2]

Congleton Museum Trust was established in 1985 by a group of people interested in local history.[3] The museum's collection includes a 1500BC burial urn, a log boat from the Norman period, and two 17th century coin hoards.

The museum is located in the Market Square of Congleton.[1][3]

See also

  • List of museums in Cheshire

References

  1. ^ a b "Congleton Museum". iCheshire, UK. http://www.icheshire.co.uk/profile/303251/Congleton/Congleton-Museum/. Retrieved March 23, 2011. 
  2. ^ "The History of Congleton". Congleton Museum, UK. http://www.congletonmuseum.co.uk/9.html. Retrieved March 23, 2011. 
  3. ^ a b "Congleton Museum". Crewe Chronicle, UK. July 14, 2008. http://www.crewechronicle.co.uk/crewe-information/crewe-attractions/2008/07/14/congleton-museum-96135-21383110/. Retrieved March 23, 2011. 

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Coordinates: 53°09′48″N 2°12′38″W / 53.1632°N 2.2105°W / 53.1632; -2.2105



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