Hundred of Salford, Historical hundred in Lancashire, England

The Hundred of Salford was a large administrative territory in Lancashire covering vast areas of land. It encompassed major towns including Manchester, Bolton, Bury, and Ashton-under-Lyne, all operating under a single court jurisdiction.

This administrative division was already established by the time of the Norman Conquest in 1086, when it was recorded as belonging to the English crown. It evolved over centuries into a functioning court system that managed legal and local affairs.

The Court Leet system managed local disputes and public matters for centuries. People used the courts to settle conflicts and conduct everyday business affecting their communities.

The court had limited authority for certain types of disputes, though these powers were expanded over time through legislation. Proceedings were typically held at central locations like Manchester to serve people across the wider territory.

A member of the Molyneux family received the hereditary position of steward in 1436 and held significant power over the territory. This role remained within the family for generations before passing to the Earls of Sefton.