Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Standish within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Standish, par., township, and vil. with ry. sta., Lancashire - par., 15,377ac., pop. 13,526; township (Standish with Langtree), 3265 ac., pop. 4261; vil., 3½ miles NW. of Wigan; P.O., T.O.; has the Standish Mills, paperworks; large coal mines; and Standish. Park, seat.