Chorlton-on-Medlock

English

Alternative forms

Chorlton, Chorlton-upon-Medlock, C-on-M

Etymology

A variant of Chorlton-upon-Medlock, distinguishing this location from other places named Chorlton, particularly nearby Chorlton-cum-Hardy, from earlier Chorlton Row.

Proper noun

Chorlton-on-Medlock

An area in Manchester, England, formerly (historical) a separate town and parish.

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