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Moss Side, Lancashire

Moss Side is an urban area in Manchester, Lancashire. The area is thought to be named after a great moss which stretched from Rusholme to Chorlton-cum-Hardy. Mass development in Moss Side occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when large numbers of red brick terraced houses were built. It is within the council area of Manchester.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Lancashire
Lat, Long: 53.455543,-2.24544
Grid Reference: SJ 8379 9544
Council Area: Manchester CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater Manchester SA
Police Area: Greater Manchester PA

GBPN ID: 31273
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Moss_Side,_Lancashire_31273

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