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Breightmet history
Toponymy
The name is from Old English breorht (bright) and maed (meadow) It was recorded variously as Brihtmede (1257), Brightemete (1277) and Brightmet (1574)
Manor
The manor originated as part of the Marsey fee and one ploughland was held by Augustin de Breightmet in the 12th century. By marriage, one part descended to the Southworths of Samlesbury, who held it until the 16th century. This portion was later owned by Gerards, Ainsworths, Banastres, Baguley and Parker families. The other part was. held by the Hollands until they forfeited it in 1461, when it was granted to Lord Stanley and his son, Lord Strange, the Earls of Derby.
Industry
In the township there was a quarry and several collieries, including one accessing a seam of coal 3 yards (2.7 m) thick. Handloom weavers producing quilts and counterpanes. Two cotton mills and a bleachworks were built.
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