Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Ashton upon Mersey within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Ashton-on-Mersey, par. and township with ry. sta., mid. Cheshire, 5 m. SW. of Manchester -- par., 3628 ac., pop. 9717; township, 1622 ac., pop. 3326; P.O., T.O.