which consisted of the civil parishes of Prestbury, Adlington and Mottram St Andrew.

Toponymy

As Prestbury was initially settled by priests, its name derives from Preôsta burh; it is sometimes thought to mean "priests' town", but more correctly means a priest's fortified enclosure.

History and geography

Prestbury lies between Macclesfield and Wilmslow, for the most part on elevated

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