Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Rainhill within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Rainhill, eccl. dist. and township with ry. sta., Prescot par., SW. Lancashire, 8½ miles E. of Liverpool - dist., pop. 2974; township, 1640 ac., pop 2219; P.O., T.O.