| Overton | |
|---|---|
 Overton Scar | |
  Overton Location within Cheshire | |
| Population | 68 (2001) |
| OS grid reference | SJ4749 |
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MALPAS |
| Postcode district | SY14 |
| Dialling code | 01948 |
| Police | Cheshire |
| Fire | Cheshire |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
Overton is a former civil parish, now in the parish of Malpas, in the Cheshire West and Chester district and ceremonial county of Cheshire in England. In 2001 it had a population of 68.[1] Overton was formerly a township in the parish of Malpas,[2] in 1866 Overton became a separate civil parish,[3] on 1 April 2015 the parish was abolished and merged with Malpas.[4] It is the site of a deserted village, a scheduled monument,[5][6] the sole remains of which are earthworks.
- ^ Office for National Statistics : Census 2001 : Parish Headcounts : Chester Retrieved 2009-12-19
- ^ "History of Overton, in Chester and Cheshire". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ "Relationships and changes Overton CP/Tn through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ "Overton". GENUKI. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
- ^ Pastscape: Monument No. 68710, retrieved 3 February 2009
- ^ Revealing Cheshire's Past: Medieval & Post Medieval settlement remains & associated field system immediately E of Overton Hall, retrieved 3 February 2009