Northenden was a township in Northenden Parish, Bucklow Hundred (SJ
8290), which became a civil parish in 1866.
In 1931 it was added to the civil
parish and county borough of Manchester [Lancashire].
Including the hamlets of Lawton Moor, Northen Moor, Rose Hill, Wythenshawe (part).
The population was 538 in 1801, 679 in 1851, and 2127 in 1901.
CHURCHES AND CHAPELS
Northenden, St. Wilfrid (C of E). An ancient parish church serving the townships of Northenden and Northen Etchells. Transferred to
the Diocese of Manchester in 1934, after Northenden and Northen Etchells were incorporated into Manchester. Registers of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials from 1563 are still at the
church. Bishop's Transcripts for the years 1608–1877 (incomplete) are held at the Cheshire Record Office
Northenden, St. Hilda (Roman Catholic). Built in 1901.
Northenden, Gospel Mission Hall. Built in 1886.
Northenden, Methodist Chapel (Wesleyan). Built in 1828, rebuilt in 1886.
