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The origin of Sandbach's links to sand are revealed by delving into history

By Deborah Bowyer   4th Mar 2024

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The origins of the name Sandbach are linked to sand.
The origins of the name Sandbach are linked to sand.

There's plenty of sand in the Sahara but did you know that Sandbach has links to sand?

Known as Sanbec in 1086, and Sondbache in 1260, Sandbach's name comes from the Anglo-Saxon sand bæce, which can mean sand stream or sand valley.

     

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