south-west of Hollins Green.

The Manchester Ship Canal follows a stretch of the River Mersey which runs close to Hollins Green and forms the south-eastern parish boundary. The boundary in the north-east follows the Glaze Brook, which joins the Mersey just upstream of Hollins Green.

Toponymy

The name "Rixton" derives from the personal name "Ric" and tun, which

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