Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Longton within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Longton, township and vil. with ry. sta., Penwortham par., N. Lancashire, at head of Ribble estuary, 5 miles SW. of Preston, 3135 ac. land and 506 water, pop. 1443; P.O.; has 2 breweries, and carries on malting.