House, former Charnel house for graveyard, dated "1779". Watershot masonry, stone slate roof. 2 storeys and attic. Main entrance to rear has 2 doorways with tie-stone jambs and chamfered surround one blocked to form 2-light window. To…
This building stands next the Heptonstall Church graveyard. Since secular properties are not allowed direct access onto consecrated ground, the blocked up doorways leading into the churchyard show that in its earlier days it was an ecclesiastical…
The impressive gate posts of the former Boston Hill house are in the centre of the picture, with Heptonstall in the distance. Old Town cricket ground can be seen through the trees on the left. Part of the Hebden Bridge Local History Society Archive
Titus Bancroft was born 13th February 1778, probably in Sowerby Bridge. He was baptised on 15th March 1778 at the Northgate End Presbyterian Chapel in Halifax. He died in Halifax on 17th May 1839 and is buried at St John’s…
Church, Ruin lacking roof. Founded 1260, fabric of this date survives in tower, raised mid C15 when bells were inserted c.1440. C14 nave and south aisle, north aisle replaced C15 by another nave and north aisle having the unusual feature…
Laithe-house mid C18. Hammer-dressed stone, stone slate roof. 2½ storeys to east, single storey to west, with salt-pie roof. West elevation fronts road. Barn to left has semi-circular arched cart or carriage entrance with sash window…
Bob Mill was a watered powered cotton spinning mill built in 1805 but probably production did not continue after 1809 and the mill subsequently fell into dilapidation. The adjoining house though seems to have been occupied up until the end of the…