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Castleford is a town in Yorkshire, in the West Riding. It lies on the south bank of the River Aire, just south of where the River Calder joins the Aire. An ancient place, it was a Roman town long before it became an industrial powerhouse. The Castleford Forum Museum is a library and heritage centre. Castleford bridge, which carries Lock Lane over the Aire, was built by Jesse Hartley in 1805-08. The town is within the council area of Wakefield.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: West Riding
Lat, Long: 53.726215,-1.356014
Grid Reference: SE 4258 2572
Council Area: Wakefield CA
Strategic Authority Area: West Yorkshire SA
Police Area: West Yorkshire PA
GBPN ID: 8246
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Castleford,_Yorkshire_8246
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: West Riding
Lat, Long: 53.726215,-1.356014
Grid Reference: SE 4258 2572
Council Area: Wakefield CA
Strategic Authority Area: West Yorkshire SA
Police Area: West Yorkshire PA
GBPN ID: 8246
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Castleford,_Yorkshire_8246
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