Ashton Upon Mersey, Cheshire
Ashton Upon Mersey is a former village that is now usually considered a part of Sale, Cheshire. It lies on the south bank of the River Mersey. The township of Ashton upon Mersey is first mentioned in 1260. For local government purposes, from 1894-1930 it formed the basis of Ashton upon Mersey urban district, then becoming part of Sale urban district, later Sale municipal borough. It is within the council area of Trafford.
Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Cheshire
Lat, Long: 53.429402,-2.341262
Grid Reference: SJ774925
Police Area: Greater Manchester
Council Area: Trafford
Country: England
GBPNID: 1450
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Ashton_Upon_Mersey,_Cheshire_1450
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Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Cheshire
Lat, Long: 53.429402,-2.341262
Grid Reference: SJ774925
Police Area: Greater Manchester
Council Area: Trafford
Country: England
GBPNID: 1450
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Ashton_Upon_Mersey,_Cheshire_1450
