Shibden valley

Coordinates: 53°43′34″N 1°50′20″W / 53.726°N 1.839°W / 53.726; -1.839

Shibden Valley is to the east of Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, where the community of Shibden lies. The name of the Shibden valley comes from scepe dene meaning "sheep valley". The area was heavily involved in wool production.

The Red Beck stream flows down the valley, joining the River Calder at Brookfoot.

Southowram stands on the southern side of the valley, and Northowram stands on the northern side of the valley. Shibden Valley stretches from Halifax through to Queensbury in the south-west of Bradford.

Shibden

Coordinates: 53°43′35″N 1°50′19″W / 53.726324°N 1.838612°W / 53.726324; -1.838612

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, are the main attractions, as well as the 'West Yorkshire Folk Museum'.

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