Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Mawdesley within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Mawdesley, township, eccl. dist., and vil., Croston par., N. Lancashire - township, 2950 ac., pop. 928; dist., pop. 1208; vil., 6 miles SW. of Chorley; P.O.; in vicinity of vil. is Mawdesley Hall, an ancient mansion.