Batley, Yorkshire
Batley is a market town in Yorkshire, in the West Riding. Formerly a major centre for textiles and mining, its traditional industries are much declined. All Saints' Church dates from the 15th century, was much restored in the 19th century and is grade I listed. Bagshaw Museum, in Wilton Park, is housed in an elaborate Gothic Revival mansion. The town is within the council area of Kirklees.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division: West Riding
Lat, Long: 53.71405,-1.633336
Grid Reference: SE242242
Police Area: West Yorkshire
Council Area: Kirklees
Country: England
GBPNID: 2761
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Batley,_Yorkshire_2761
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division: West Riding
Lat, Long: 53.71405,-1.633336
Grid Reference: SE242242
Police Area: West Yorkshire
Council Area: Kirklees
Country: England
GBPNID: 2761
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Batley,_Yorkshire_2761

