Lower Hopton

Settlement in Yorkshire

England

Lower Hopton

Greenwood Weir from downstream The river is non-navigable at this point, being bypassed by Greenwood Cut. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6408992">SE2119 : River Calder Barrage, Mirfield</a> for a view of the full length of the weir from above. — Greenwood Weir from downstream Credit: Stephen Craven

Lower Hopton is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Kirklees, in the county of West Yorkshire, England. Situated approximately 3 miles south of the town of Mirfield, Lower Hopton is nestled in the beautiful countryside of the Pennines.

The village is characterized by its rural charm and picturesque landscapes. It is surrounded by rolling hills and green fields, making it an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful and idyllic setting. Lower Hopton offers a close-knit community atmosphere, with a population of around 1,500 residents.

The village is well-connected with nearby towns and cities, with the M62 motorway just a short distance away, providing easy access to Leeds, Manchester, and other major urban centers. The nearby Mirfield railway station also offers convenient transportation links.

Lower Hopton boasts a range of amenities for its residents. The village has a primary school, providing education for local children, and a village hall that hosts various community events and activities. Additionally, there are several local shops and businesses catering to the needs of the residents.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Lower Hopton offers ample opportunities for leisure and recreation. The surrounding countryside provides numerous walking and cycling trails, allowing residents to explore the natural beauty of the area. The nearby Hopton Hall Park offers a tranquil green space, perfect for picnics and family outings.

In summary, Lower Hopton is a charming village in the heart of Yorkshire, offering a peaceful and rural lifestyle while still providing easy access to nearby towns and cities.

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Lower Hopton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.66844/-1.697257 or Grid Reference SE2019. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Greenwood Weir from downstream

The river is non-navigable at this point, being bypassed by Greenwood Cut. See SE2119 : River Calder Barrage, Mirfield for a view of the full length of the weir from above.

Stephen Craven

Power line termination

A pair of three-phase lines terminates near the river bank, suggesting that cable are laid under the river.

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The Ship Inn at Shepley Bridge

A Greene King house.

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Shepley Bridge - top

A bridge carrying a road over the river Calder. Resurfacing seemed to be in progress.

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Shepley Bridge

A bridge carrying a road over the river Calder. See SE2119 : Shepley Bridge for a closer view of the structure.

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Swans on the Calder at Shepley Bridge

The River Calder is a river in West Yorkshire. The Calder rises on the eastern slopes of the Pennines flows through alternating countryside, former woollen-mill villages, and large and small towns before joining the River Aire near Castleford, 45 miles later. The river's valley is generally known as the Calder Valley. The name Calderdale usually refers to the large urban and rural borough (centred on Halifax) through which the upper river flows. The lower reaches flow through the boroughs of Kirklees (based on Huddersfield) and Wakefield. However, the river does not flow through the centres of Halifax and Huddersfield, which are on the Calder's main tributaries, the River Hebble and River Colne respectively. The only large town centres through which the Calder flows are Brighouse, Mirfield, Dewsbury and Wakefield.

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Site of the Swan Inn at Shepley Bridge

The pub was one of three inns shown in the area on the earliest OS map of 1855, named along with the Ship and the Bulls Head, both of which are still going concerns. The Swan was still open in 2008 SE2119 : The Swan - Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe but had been demolished by 2021. There were however actual swans on the river just across the road SE2119 : Swans on the Calder at Shepley Bridge.

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Site of the Swan Inn car park

The Swan was still open in 2008 SE2119 : The Swan - Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe but had been demolished by 2021 SE2119 : Site of the Swan Inn at Shepley Bridge.

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Mirfield Station artwork

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Mirfield Station road underpass

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Sprinter departing Mirfield

Unit 150106 departs on time at 9.40 with the Northern service from Leeds to Wigan.

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Substation near Mirfield railway station

It's not a railway substation, as this line is not yet electrified. See also SE2019 : Electricity Substation No 16 - Station Road.

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Railway bridge over Hopton New Road

There are actually two bridges here, a relatively narrow one that now only carries one westbound track, and a much wider one, forming a short tunnel, that runs beneath the island platform of the two eastbound tracks. On the left abutment is a mural saying "Welcome to Mirfield". I did take a close-up of it, but found that someone else had submitted a virtually identical shot only a week earlier SE2019 : Mirfield Station artwork. To the right, a Council workman pushes a traditional dustcart.

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Modern houses on Back Station Road

The development occupies the site of the former South Brook woollen mill, though the mill building didn't come right up to the road.

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Entrance to South Brook Gardens, off Back Station Road

The development occupies the site of the former South Brook woollen mill SE2019 : Southbrook Mill, Mirfield, built in 1881, enlarged in 1896 and demolished in 2009, of which the only remains are some carved words now situated on a wall half a mile away SE2118 : South Brook Mill 1881 enlarged 1896.

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Kingdom Hall, Newgate, Mirfield

Built on the site of the former Ledgard sawmill (water powered), the tail race of which ran through what is now the church car park.

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Ledgard Bridge, Mirfield

The road bridge over the river Calder was built c.1800, later widened, and is listed grade II (list entry 1183989). It seems to have survived the major floods of recent years.

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Ledgard Bridge Mills, Mirfield

The former woollen mill was converted to apartments some time before 2010, judging by other photos on this site. The southern end seems to have been totally rebuilt. Ledgard Bridge Mill is the name on old maps, but SE2019 : Forty passing Mill shows it in 1980 when it bore the name Lyles. There may be a connection between the Ledgard after whom the bridge and mill were named, and the family of that name in Leeds (brewers and bus operators), but a brief online search didn't establish that.

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Lower Hopton is located at Grid Ref: SE2019 (Lat: 53.66844, Lng: -1.697257)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Kirklees

Police Authority: West Yorkshire