Historical Geography information for Chadderton, Lancashire, England
| Place Name | Chadderton |
| Description | Chadderton is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, in Greater Manchester, England. It lies along the course of the River Irk and the Rochdale Canal. Relics found at a tumulus in Chadderton Fold date from the Early Middle Ages, and initial settlement by Angles within the Hundred of Salford. Historically it was part of Lancashire and the seat of a number of manors whose lords included the Asshetons, Chethams, Radclyffes, and Traffords. Chadderton's urbanisation and expansion largely coincided with developments in textile manufacture during the Industrial Revolution and the Victorian era. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Chadderton |
| County | Lancashire |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93533 |
| DateUpdated | 4/22/2025 12:46:48 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
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1092658 |
British Surname Clusters | Newton | Newton |