Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Cronton within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Cronton, township, in par. and 3 miles SE. of Prescot, SW. Lancashire, 1148 ac., pop. 468; P.O.; contains the hamlets of C. Smithers and C. Townend.