Historical Geography information for Wuerdle and Wardle, Lancashire, England
| Place Name | Wardle |
| Description | Wardle is a village within the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, in Greater Manchester, England, traditionally in the county of Lancashire. It lies amongst the foothills of the South Pennines, 1.8 miles east-southeast of Whitworth. The name Wardle is said to be derived from "Ward Hill", implying "fortified place". During the Middle Ages Wardle was a small centre of domestic flannel and woollen cloth production, and many of the original weavers' cottages survive today as listed buildings. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Wuerdle and Wardle |
| County | Lancashire |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93441 |
| DateUpdated | 7/12/2013 6:38:56 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092555 |
British Surname Clusters | Fielding | Fielding |