skip to main content
The Association of British Counties

Gazetteer of
British Place Names

The definitive reference source to the United Kingdom. Explore over 300,000 places.

 Menu  Menu

Bromborough, Cheshire

Bromborough is a town in Cheshire, on the eastern side of the Wirral peninsula. A charter for a market to be held each Monday was granted by Edward I in 1278 to the monks of St Werburgh's Abbey. The steps of the market cross are from the original 13th century monument. Bromborough is one of several places which contends to be the location of the Battle of Brunanburh (937). The town is within the council area of Wirral.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Cheshire
Lat, Long: 53.332676,-2.977604
Grid Reference: SJ 3499 8219
Council Area: Wirral CA
Strategic Authority Area: Liverpool City Region SA
Police Area: Merseyside PA

GBPN ID: 6050
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Bromborough,_Cheshire_6050

 Explore Bromborough on Wikishire
 Peruse Cheshire on Wikishire