Gildersome

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Gildersome is a village in the Leeds Metropolitan District 7 km (5 miles) south west of Leeds City Centre.

It is situated midway between Leeds, Wakefield and Bradford but is considered part of the Morley district. The village now has a parish council. Gildersome is one of the highest parts of the Leeds district area at 171 metres above sea level (Hart Hill).

The M621 motorway begins at M62 motorway junction 27 which is near to Gildersome. The A62 Leeds to Huddersfield (Gelderd Road) also runs near the village.