Shibden
| Shibden | |
|---|---|
 Shibden Hall | |
  Shibden | |
| Shibden shown within West Yorkshire | |
| OS grid reference | SE107255 |
| Metropolitan borough | |
| Metropolitan county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HALIFAX |
| Postcode district | HX3 |
| Police | West Yorkshire |
| Fire | West Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
Shibden is a village in the county of West Yorkshire, England, east of Halifax. The name of the Shibden valley comes from scepe dene meaning " sheep valley". The area was heavily involved in wool production.
Scout Hall, built in 1681, and Shibden Hall built in the 15th century,[1] are the main attractions, as well as the 'West Yorkshire Folk Museum'.
Notes
- ↑ Emery pp726
References
- Emery, Anthony (2006) Greater Medieval Houses of England and Wales, 1300-1500: Southern England V3 Cambridge University Press ISBN 978-0-521-58132-5
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