Broughton township records

This material is held atSalford Local History Library

  • Reference
    • GB 129 P3 Records of Broughton township
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1807 - 1919
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • english
  • Physical Description
    • 3 boxes
  • Digital Materials

Scope and Content

Constables' book; Minutes of the Overseers; Assessment for poor relief; Cashbook; Rate assessment book; Map

Administrative / Biographical History

Broughton township was within the ancient ecclesiastical parish of Manchester. In 1844 the part of the township south of the River Irwell became part of Salford Borough on its incorporation in 1844 and in 1853 the remainder of the township was included in the Borough. Broughton township was within Salford poor law union.

Access Information

Open

Alternative Form Available

Microfilms of the 1824 map, poor rate book 1849 - 1852 and the constables book 1807 - 1828 are a vailable in the Salford Local History Library

Custodial History

Deposited by Salford Central Library.

Geographical Names

Broughton Salford