Northwich

Northwich

Northwich , town (1991 pop. 32,664), Cheshire West and Chester, W central England, at the confluence of the Weaver and Dane rivers. Northwich was once the center of England's salt production; however, the manufacture of chemicals has become its leading occupation. It was the site of a Roman station. The rock-salt fields were used even before the Christian era. Noteworthy is the Northwich salt museum.

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Northwich

Northwich, England/UK Wich, Norwich ‘North Salt Works’ from the Old English north and wīc, here in the sense of a salt production centre.

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Northwich

Northwich Ches. Wich, Norwich 1086 (DB). ‘North salt-works’. OE north + wīc.

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