Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Lydgate within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Lydgate.-- eccl. dist. and vil., Saddleworth township, Rochdale par., S. div. West-Riding Yorkshire - dist., pop. 2736; vil., 3 miles E. of Oldham; P.O.; the inhabitants are chiefly employed in the cotton mills.