[3] The village is at a height of around 300 m (980 ft) above sea level on the northern side of the east–west Ewden valley, north of Broomhead and More Hall reservoirs.

[2] The origin of the name "Bolsterstone" is unknown; it may a corruption of the root word "Walder" (also used in local place names, including a barrow[4]), or may refer to two large stones in the village, which are referred to as the "Bolster Stones".

[5] St Mary's Church was founded in 1412, and a fortified manor house ("Bolsterstone Castle") is thought to have been built by an Earl of Shrewsbury.

[9] In 1802 the entire manor of Bolsterstone, over 3,460 acres (14.0 km2) was put up for sale, and acquired by James Rimington.

[16] Three first-class cricketers were born in Bolsterstone: the brothers Clem, Rowland and Rockley Wilson.