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The little known historic village that gave its name to Manchester Airport

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A tiny ancient parish once populated by just over 100 people is now home to one of the country's biggest international airports.

In the little known village of Ringway, which has castle ruins that very few people know about, lies Manchester Airport. Initially known as Ringway Airport, it was named after the quaint parish - historically based in Cheshire, but now classed as Greater Manchester.

According to the 2011 census, Ringway’s population was 103. The parish, which is a collection of houses and farms around Sunbank Lane, was first mentioned in medieval times. READ MORE:This hidden gem is tucked away on a street in south Manchester In modern times, Manchester Airport, the M56 motorway and many new buildings and roads cover the farmland of what was Ringway parish.

Driving along Sunbank Lane, south from Hale Barns, you’ll soon be confronted by huge new structures which house retail delivery storage units, Cheshire Live reports.

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