(Village near Backford)
Traditional county: Cheshire · Unitary authority: Cheshire West and Chester · Region: North West
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| Place | Moston |
| Traditional County | Cheshire |
| Unitary Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 53.224843 |
| Longitude | -2.894700 |
| Place Type | Village |
The agricultural landscape surrounding Moston has long shaped its character. It lies 3.9 km north of Chester (from Chester: bearing 357°T, OS grid SJ 403 701), and is situated south-south-east of Backford village. Historically, Moston's proximity to the Roman city of Chester would have influenced its development, likely serving as a rural hinterland. The fields and hedgerows that define the immediate vicinity of Moston speak to a heritage deeply rooted in farming, with arable land and pasture dominating the terrain. While not boasting grand historical structures, the enduring charm of Moston lies in its quiet, pastoral setting, characteristic of many Cheshire villages.
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| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
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