Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Clifton within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Clifton, township and ry. junc., Eccles par., SE. Lancashire, on Bury and Bolton Canal, 4 m. NW. of Manchester, 1194 ac. (35 water), pop. 2578; has coal mines; in vicinity of sta. are C. House and C. Hall.