Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Birch within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Birch, eccl. dist., Bury and Middleton pars., SE. Lancashire, 2 miles NW. of Middleton, pop. 4900; P.O.