Haughton, Greater Manchester facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Haughton |
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| Population | Around 11,000 |
| OS grid reference | SJ925954 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MANCHESTER |
| Postcode district | M34 |
| Dialling code | 0161 |
| Police | Greater Manchester |
| Fire | Greater Manchester |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Haughton is a historic area that forms the eastern part of Denton. Denton is a town located in Tameside, which is part of Greater Manchester in England. Haughton has a very old history, likely dating back to Anglo-Saxon times.
The name "Haughton" was first written down in the 1200s. It probably comes from old words meaning "settlement" (ton) on "low-lying land" (Haugh). This name fits well because Haughton is located in the Tame Valley, which is a lower area.
Understanding Haughton's Boundaries
Haughton is an ancient "township." This means it was a historical area with its own defined borders. These old borders followed natural features like rivers and streams. They also ran along some roads that are still used today.
For example, the River Tame forms part of Haughton's eastern boundary. Other parts of the boundary follow roads like Ashton Road and Howard Lane. You can even find an old boundary marker on Broomstair Bridge. This bridge crosses Hyde Road at the River Tame. It shows where Haughton ended and Hyde began.
Haughton Today: A Look Around
Today, the name Haughton is still used for different parts of the area. One main part is Haughton Green. This is where the old village used to be. Now, it's a large area with many homes.
You can also find Haughton Dale, which is a small group of houses. The area around St. Anne's Church and Hyde Road is also known as Haughton. Other clues to Haughton's past are found in street names. These include Haughton Street and Haughton Hall Road.
People and Representation in Haughton
Around 11,000 people live in Haughton today. This area makes up a big part of two local government wards in Denton. These are Denton North East Ward and Denton South Ward.
Local people called Councillors represent these wards. In 2012, the Councillors for Denton North East were Vincent Ricci, Denise Ward, and Allison Gwynne. For Denton South, they were Margaret Downs, Mike Fowler, and Claire Francis. These Councillors work to help the local community.
Haughton also has a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP is a person who represents the area in the national government. Andrew Gwynne is Haughton's Member of Parliament.
