Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Gorton within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Gorton, township and ry. sta., in par. and 3 miles SE. of Manchester, SE. Lancashire, 1484 ac. (42 water), pop. 33,096; P.O., T.O.; is partly within the parl. limits of Manchester.