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Upper Calderdale, clearly showing the Anglo-Saxon farming land on both sides of the Calder gorge

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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.

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Narrow stone bridge over the Colden Beck. The buildings behind the bridge and slightly to the left are Higher Colden, with beyond that to the right Old Edge.

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Haworth Old Road, Thurrish can be seen on the left and Lane Head on the right. August 1950.

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A stretch of old causey on the stairs just above Thurrish, looking down towards Crimsworth Dean August 1950.

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3rd May 1959. Higher Pilling is the farm on the left, and building right of centre is Newhouses, on Smithy Lane.

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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…

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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…

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Home of Henry Cockroft (later of Little Burlees) when Surveyor in 1740. Later home of William Cockroft (Surveyor 1763-67).

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These cottages have now been restored and are more commonly known as Higher Colden.

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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

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Situated as the road climbs out of Crimsworth Dean towards Top o' th' Stairs

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Can anybody identify this Pennine farmhouse?

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Highgate can be seen on the left. Photo taken 3rd May 1959.

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The timber framed and stone-clad Cliffe Hill barn probably dates to the early 17th century with late 18th century alterations. The archway is circa 1700, and the farmhouse has a date stone “INMN 1601”.

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This fine example of a yeoman clothiers house was built in the second half of the C16 with early C17 new front to west wing. The rear kitchen wing which was rebuilt early C19. It has a five light chamfered mullioned window with arched lights.

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Slide 6 - A man engaged in sheep shearing under a shed in the village was thought to be fit for a snap shot, and here you have it.
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