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Trafford CA, Cheshire / Lancashire

Trafford is a council area. It forms the unitary authority in a single-tier system of local government. The names refers to to Old Trafford (cricket and football grounds), Trafford Park and the de Trafford baronets. The council area lies in two historic counties (Lancashire and Cheshire), the River Mersey forming the county border. The Lancashire part includes Trafford Park, Old Trafford, Urmston and Stretford; the Cheshire part includes Ashton upon Mersey, Altrincham and Sale.

Place Type: Council Area
Historic County: Cheshire / Lancashire
Lat, Long: 53.419009,-2.355336134
Grid Reference: SJ 7648 9141
Council Area: Trafford CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater Manchester SA
Police Area: Greater Manchester PA

GBPN ID: 318954
GSS Code: E08000009
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Trafford_CA,_Cheshire_318954

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