Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Heaton within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Heaton.-- township, Deane par., SE. Lancashire, 2 miles NW. of Bolton, 1744 ac., pop. 1461; contains the seat of Heaton Grove.