Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Croston within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Croston.-- par., township and vil. with ry. sta., SW. Lancashire, 6 miles W. of Chorley -- par., 11,498 ac. and 1029 foreshore, pop. 4092; township, 2361 ac., pop. 1791; P.O., T.O.; contains C. Hall.