Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Rawtenstall within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Rawtenstall, town with ry. sta., Bury and Whalley pars., NE. Lancashire, 4 miles W. of Bacup and 8 N. of Bury, 1667 ac., pop. 12,571; P.O., T.O., 1 Bank; carries on cotton and woollen mfrs.; is of comparatively recent origin, and consists of regular and well-built streets.