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Heckmondwike is a town in Yorkshire, in the West Riding. The town became famous for manufacturing blankets and is part of the Heaven Woollen District. The clocktower and drinking fountain was built in 1863 to commemorate the marriage of the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra of Denmark. The town is within the council area of Kirklees.
Primary Name(s): Heckmondwike
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: West Riding
Lat, Long: 53.707052,-1.674556
Grid Reference: SE 2158 2345
Council Area: Kirklees CA
Strategic Authority Area: West Yorkshire SA
Police Area: West Yorkshire PA
GBPN ID: GBPN21004
GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Heckmondwike,_Yorkshire_21004
Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q768654
Primary Name(s): Heckmondwike
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: West Riding
Lat, Long: 53.707052,-1.674556
Grid Reference: SE 2158 2345
Council Area: Kirklees CA
Strategic Authority Area: West Yorkshire SA
Police Area: West Yorkshire PA
GBPN ID: GBPN21004
GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Heckmondwike,_Yorkshire_21004 Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q768654