Elton is a township
extending in a south-easterly line into Bury, forming a most populous suburb to
that town. The cotton manufacture in its various branches prevails here to a
considerable extent. Brandlesholme Hall, the ancient seat of the Greenhalghes,
and built in the reign of Elizabeth, is situated in this township, but the
beauty and splendor, which were formerly attached to it, are eclipsed by the
modern mansions which now surround it. All Saint’s Church is a handsome edifice
of stone, built in the Norman style of architecture, at a cost of £3400. The
living is a perpetual curacy in the incumbency of the Rev. Thos. Potter. In
connexion with the church is a Sunday school. Elton National School, for the
accommodation of about 600 children, is a neat building of stone, in the Gothic
style of architecture, opened in 1849. The cost of its erection was £1500,
raised by subscription, aided by a government grant of £800. The church and
school occupy a pleasant situation, and command a fine prospect extending over
Bury and the neighbourhood. Attached to the school is a residence for the
master, Mr. Thomas Hull.
(1) Whellan & Co.’s Directory 1853