Wardley, Greater Manchester

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Wardley is a district of Salford in Greater Manchester. It borders the Walkden and Swinton areas.

[edit] Notable places

Wardley Hall is the residence of the Roman Catholic bishop of Salford.

[edit] Etymology

Wardley means "clearing by a fort", from Old English weard "ward, protection" and leāh "clearing, wood". The name was recorded as Weardeleige in 1148.