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Guilden Sutton is a civil parish and village in the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. The village lies approximately to the east of Chester and is south of the village of Mickle Trafford. The community consists of a church, a primary school, a post office, a pub, a village hall and several local businesses.

The 2001 census recorded the population at 1,525, reducing to 1,467 at the 2011 census.

History

The likely meaning of the name Guilden Sutton is "golden south farm or settlement", derived from the Old English gylden (golden, rich) - sūð (south/southern) - tūn (a settlement, enclosure or farmstead).

This could perhaps be in reference to being at the southern extremity of the then Wilaveston Hundred.

Since the twelfth century, across a period of five hundred years, the name of the village has been spelt in different ways; such as Guldesocton, Guyldenesutton, Sutton-Gelders and Gilen Sutton.

Several archaeological artefacts have been found in the vicinity of the village: a bronze coin of Licinius I (AD 307–324) was discovered behind the 'Bird in Hand' public house, a mediaeval lead spindle whorl, four 17th-century swords found in a house cellar, and a cannonball.

Landmarks

The original St John the Baptist's Church was probably built circa 1105. The earliest register of births, marriages and deaths dates back to 1595.

The former Methodist Chapel was built in 1873; it ceased use as a church in 2010 and is now a house. The original village school was built in 1891 and the present church hall in 1916. The Bird in Hand public house has existed more or less in its present form since 1844, although it is believed to be much older.

Member of Parliament

Guilden Sutton is part of the Runcorn and Helsby constituency, which has been represented by Sarah Pochin of Reform UK since the 2025 Runcorn and Helsby by-election.

See also

  • Listed buildings in Guilden Sutton

References

  • Guilden Sutton Village