Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Walkden within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Walkden (or Walkden Moor), eccl. dist. and ry. sta., Eccles and Deane pars., SE. Lancashire, 4 miles NW. of Eccles, pop. 4958; P.O., T.O.; cotton is manufactured.