Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Read within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Read, township and vil., in par. and 2 miles E. of Whalley, NE. Lancashire, 1548 ac., pop. 909; P.O.; has a cotton mill; near vil. is Read Hall, seat.