Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Mellor within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Mellor, eccl. dist. and township, Blackburn par., NE. Lancashire, 2½ miles NW. of Blackburn - dist., pop. 1336; township, 1744 ac., pop. 1096; P.O., T.O., at Mellor Brook; Mellor Moor has traces of a Roman camp.