Broughton Hall on the banks of the River XXXX, a tributary of the River Aire is on the old Roman road from Ribchester (Bremetanacum) near Whalley and Little Mitton, on the banks of the River Ribble. Close by are the remains of the old Roman fort which guarded this road. Catteralls inter-married with the Tempest family of Broughton Hall. (more detail to come later.) The Tempest Arms at Elslack is a good place to eat. See also Elslack Hall.

The grounds of Broughton Hall nose a business estate.