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Winton is an area of the
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in
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, England, which in 2014 had a population of 12,339. Historically in
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, Winton is a residential area surrounded by Patricroft, Peel Green, Monton, Barton-upon-Irwell, Eccles and Worsley.


Governance

Winton is represented in
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by Barbara Keeley, MP for Worsley and Eccles South.


Councillors

From 2004 to 2021 the area, along with Peel Green, was represented on
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by three councillors serving the ward of Winton. indicates seat up for re-election. Boundary changes coming in to effect at the 2021 Salford City Council election abolished the Winton ward and the Barton and Winton ward was created in its place.


Geography

Winton is between Monton, Worsley, Peel Green and Patricroft, divided by the motorway interchange of the M602, M60 and M62. The boundaries of Winton are the Liverpool-Manchester railway on New Lane (borders with Peel Green), the railway on Worsley Road (borders with Patricroft), the Bridgewater Canal bridge at the top of Parrin Lane (borders with Monton) and the Worsley Road/Barton Road change (borders with Worsley).


History


Early history

Winton, along with some of its neighbouring villages, including Barton and Monton, is believed to be Saxon in origin. However, Winton is not in the
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although neighbouring Barton is. Winton is believed to have been originally known as Withinton. In 1262, Richard de Winton was granted of land by former landowner, Thomas Grelley, at a rate of one shilling and two pence (1s 2d or 6p) per year. These grew over the next few decades to become the hamlet of Winton.


Churches

Churches in Winton used to include the Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew's (which is now a Polish centre), next to Winton Library on Worsley Road, and St. Mary Magdalene's Parish Church on Grasmere Crescent/Westbourne Road (a Grade II listed building). The Baptist church on Parrin Lane was destroyed in an arson attack in 2010. The oldest building is Magdalene Centre, formerly a school before Westwood Park was opened, dating from 1888.


Transport


Buses

Diamond North West and operate bus services through Winton from Eccles town centre,
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, the
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and
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. Winton is also a through-route for buses to the Trafford Centre, Wigan, Worsley and Eccles.


Rail

Winton does not have a railway station. The nearest station is in Patricroft at which one train an hour stops en route between
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and Liverpool Lime Street. These services are run by
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. The station is not serviced on Sunday or Bank Holidays. Winton does not have a nearby
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station, the nearest one being in Eccles town centre.


Road

The M60 and M602 both go through Winton. On the M60 the nearest motorway exits are Junctions 13 (Worsley) and 11 (Peel Green). On the M602 the nearest exit is Junction 1 (Eccles).


Education

Winton has a number of schools including Westwood Park Community Primary; St. Gilbert's RC Primary and the St. Patrick's Catholic Secondary School on the border with Peel Green.


Winton Park

Winton is also the home to Winton Park, a three-time winner of the Green Flag award. It was first opened in 1906 and has recently undergone a major refurbishment which included the design of a new central grassed area, installation of public toilets and improvements to the bowlers' pavilion. The park also features a bowling green, children's play area, multi-use games area and outdoor gym equipment. Schools and community groups are welcome to use the site and a range of outdoor education and volunteering opportunities are regularly organised.


References


External links


Salford Council information on Eccles, Winton, Barton and MontonBioticfit Outdoor Fitness Classes
{{authority control Areas of Greater Manchester Geography of Salford Eccles, Greater Manchester Salford City Council Wards