Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Swinton within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Swinton.-- town and eccl. dist., Eccles par., SE. Lancashire, 4 miles NW. of Manchester - dist., pop. 10,253; town (Swinton and Pendlebury), pop. 18,107; P.O., T.O.; is a local government district, and has brick making and mfrs. of cotton.