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Yorkshire And The Humber

Calderdale

Heptonstall

Heptonstall village and the ruins of St Thomas à Becket Church

Yorkshire And The Humber

Calderdale

Heptonstall

Heptonstall village and the ruins of St Thomas à Becket Church

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Heptonstall village and the ruins of St Thomas à Becket Church

Name: Heptonstall village and the ruins of St Thomas à Becket Church
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Location: Heptonstall, Calderdale, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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1. Hebden Water Stepping Stones – Hardcastle Crags Wooden Bridge loop from Heptonstall

16.9km

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2. Hell Hole Viewpoint – Hebden Old Bridge loop from Hebden Bridge

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3. Lumb Falls – Hebden Old Bridge loop from Hebden Bridge

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Alex Foxfield

April 26, 2021

Situated on a moorland spur high above the characterful town of Hebden Bridge is Heptonstall, one of the most historic villages in Yorkshire. Centred around the ruins of the Church of St Thomas a' Becket, the village was once a centre for hand-loom weaving. The need for plenty of light resulted in the terraced homes having large first-floor windows, a facet which is still evident today.

There are two notable graves in the village. 'King David' Hartley, the enigmatic leader of the Cragg Vale Coiners, is buried here. As is Sylvia Plath, the American poet, novelist and short-story teller. She was married for a short time to Ted Hughes, one of Britain’s great poets, who was born in nearby Mytholmroyd.

RichardHolb

March 25, 2021

It's worth a wander around all the narrow roads and alleyways of Heptonstall.

Sophie

April 5, 2025

Award winning tea room (with vegan and gluten free options) or picnic tables for your refreshments if seating required.

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Location: Heptonstall, Calderdale, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Heptonstall village and the ruins of St Thomas à Becket Church

1. Hebden Water Stepping Stones – Hardcastle Crags Wooden Bridge loop from Heptonstall

2. Hell Hole Viewpoint – Hebden Old Bridge loop from Hebden Bridge

3. Lumb Falls – Hebden Old Bridge loop from Hebden Bridge

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