It is therefore thought that Middleton as a settlement dates from the 7th century .
Royton , Crompton , Moston , Clayton , Ashton and Middleton are a number of settlements northeast of Manchester suggested to have been founded as part of this colonisation .
Manchester is therefore thought that Middleton as a settlement dates from the 7th century .
Royton , Crompton , Moston , Clayton , Ashton and Middleton are a number of settlements northeast of Manchester suggested to have been founded as part of this colonisation .