Haughton Green (looking SW)

Image: © Gerald England Taken: 2 Mar 2015

Haughton Green is an ancient locality in South-east Lancashire. In 1894 it merged with neighbouring Denton. Originally a rural area, with most of its built up areas along the main roads and in the old village, it became more built up when the Manchester (Beswick) overspill estate was located here in the late 50s behind existing housing on Two Trees Lane. There was also building of new middle class housing in and around the original village at the same time. This increased its size significantly as housing now extended down into the valley and next to wooded areas. This view is looking along Haughton Green Road past the Welcome sign Image towards the church Image . On the right in the foreground are 19th century cottages with a 20th century high rise apartment block in the background. On the left is a modern estate of private housing.

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