Ogden, West Yorkshire Explained

Country:England
Static Image:File:The Golden Fleece - geograph.org.uk - 1270274.jpg
Static Image Caption:The Golden Fleece public house
Coordinates:53.7746°N -1.8948°W
Pushpin Map:United Kingdom Calderdale
Map Type:West Yorkshire
Official Name:Ogden
Metropolitan Borough:Calderdale
Metropolitan County:West Yorkshire
Region:Yorkshire and the Humber
Post Town:HALIFAX
Postcode District:HX2
Postcode Area:HX
Os Grid Reference:SE070309

Ogden in West Yorkshire, England, is a small hamlet 8km (05miles) north of Halifax.[1] The hamlet falls within the Calderdale Ward of Illingworth and Mixenden.[2] Its most recognisable landmarks are Ovenden Moor wind farm, which can be seen from as far as away on a clear day,[3] a golf course, which offers views of the surrounding moorland;[4] and Ogden reservoir, around which are footpaths for visitors to walk and view the local wildlife.[5]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Leeds & Bradford. 104. 2002. 1:50,000. Landranger . Ordnance Survey. C1. 0-319-22704-9.
  2. Web site: Illingworth and Mixenden Ward. data.gov.uk. 22 November 2016.
  3. News: Giant turbines to stride out onto Ovenden Moor. 22 November 2016. Halifax Courier. 31 December 2015.
  4. Web site: Home Page. halifaxgolfclub.co.uk. Halifax Golf Club. 22 November 2016.
  5. Web site: Nature reserves Ogden Water. calderdale.gov.uk. Calderdale Council. 22 November 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20161123054012/http://www.calderdale.gov.uk/environment/countryside/naturereserves/ogden-water.html. 23 November 2016. dmy-all.