Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Compstall within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Werneth.-- township with ry. sta., Stockport par., Cheshire, partly in bor. of Hyde, and 4 miles NE. of Stockport, 1571 ac., pop. 3129; has cotton mfrs., calico printing, and hat-making. Werneth Low is an eminence, commanding fine views.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Compstall, vil., in par. and 5 miles E. of Stockport, E. Cheshire; P.O., T.O.; has coal mines.