Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Birtle within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Birtle-cum-Bamford, township, Middleton par., SE. Lancashire, 2½ miles NE. of Bury, 1305 ac., pop. 2265; cotton and woollen mfrs. and calico printing.