Acton was a township in Acton ancient parish, Nantwich hundred (SJ
6352), which became a civil parish in 1866.
It includes the hamlet of Dorfold and part of Burford.
The population was 262 in 1801, 351 in 1851, 258 in 1901, and 293 in 1951.
Boundary Changes
1888 March 24 — Gained detached parts Nos. 1 and 2 of
Dodcott cum Wilkesley (48 acres, pop. 23 in 1891, including
the Star public house and Boffey's Farm)
1936 April 1 — Lost part to Nantwich (9 acres,
pop. 0 in 1931)
Churches and Chapels
Acton: St. Mary (Church of England).
The ancient parish church for the township of Acton.
