Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Dobcross within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Dobcross, town, Rochdale par., S. div. West-Riding Yorkshire, 6½ miles NE. of Ashton-under-Lyne, pop. 2638; P.O., T.O, 1 Bank; contains Diggle Paper Mill.