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Brick House, Crossley Hill, Hebden Bridge - EWW00137
At the junction of Commercial Street and the main road.
Broadbottom Farm, Hebden Bridge - EWW00123
The aisled halls of the Halifax region form a unique group within the north of England. Dating from the 14th century they are evidence of the prosperity of the medieval yeoman clothier who wished to demonstrate his wealth by building a large…
Broadbottom Farm, Mytholmroyd - EWW00125
The aisled halls of the Halifax region form a unique group within the north of England. Dating from the 14th century they are evidence of the prosperity of the medieval yeoman clothier who wished to demonstrate his wealth by building a large…
Clough Foot Bridge, Wadsworth. built 1800 - EWW00120
Looking north up the stream in Greave Clough, which joins the (Hebden) stream from Widdop Reservoir.
Cragg Vale from Hollock Lee – EWW00106
Beyond this picture to the right is Bell Hole, of coiners' fame. The road in the middle of the picture runs from Mytholmroyd to Blackstone Edge.
Cruck frame, Tub, Colden - EWW00122
3rd May 1959
Cruck framework, Tub, Colden Valley – EWW00121
3rd May 1959. Higher Pilling is the farm on the left, and building right of centre is Newhouses, on Smithy Lane.
Foster Lane Bridge, Hebden Bridge - EWW00132
17th Century stone bridge
Great Burlees Farm, Wadsworth - EWW00130
From the rear of the property.
Great Burlees, Wadsworth - EWW00144
Home of Henry Cockroft (later of Little Burlees) when Surveyor in 1740. Later home of William Cockroft (Surveyor 1763-67).
Great House, Colden - EWW00162
Grade II listed building. A fine example of a yeoman clothiers house. The original house was built in the second half of C16 with early C17 new front to west wing.
Hall-and-cross-wings plan with rear kitchen wing rebuilt early C19.
The housebody and…
Hall-and-cross-wings plan with rear kitchen wing rebuilt early C19.
The housebody and…
Hebden Valley looking towards Overwood – EWW00112
This is the top end of the Hardcastle Crags valley. On the right of the picture in the middle distance is Walshaw, for many years used as a shooting lodge by Lord Savile.
High Sunderland Hall, Halifax - EWW00142
High Sunderland Hall was a manor house, built c. 1600 just outside Halifax, and demolished in 1951 after falling into dereliction. Originally a timbered house, a striking stone frontage was added in the 17th century. Early residents played exciting…
High Sunderland Hall, near Halifax - EWW00143
The front of the house showing the main doorway. High Sunderland Hall was a manor house, built c 1600 just outside Halifax, and demolished in 1951 after falling into dereliction. The house is perhaps best known for having supposedly provided Emily…
Higher School Land, Colden - EWW00148
These cottages have now been restored and are more commonly known as Higher Colden.
Higher School Land, Later Known as Higher Colden - EWW00155
This once was Higher School Land but after 1920's at least it was known as Higher Colden. The Barn is now a separate dwelling. For details of the sale in the mid 1920's see WYAC Miss 383/16
Inscription over fireplace, Front Parlour, High Sunderland - EWW00135
"SI PROPRIVS STETERIS FLAGRAS SI LONGIVS ALGES" - translation given as "If you stand too near you burn If too far away you freeze. Other inscriptions possibly "Terriera (?) Vide" = 'Observe the earthly things'; "Caelcftia Crede" - 'Think in a…
