Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Elton within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Elton, township, in par. and mostly in parl. bor. of Bury, SE. Lancashire, 2553 ac. (67 water), pop. 11,947; pop. of burghal part, 10,895; contains the Elton Paper Mills.