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Low Moor, Yorkshire

Low Moor is a village in Yorkshire, in the West Riding. Once a small rural hamlet, Low Moor expanded following the opening of Low Moor Ironworks in 1791, at one time the largest ironworks in Yorkshire. The village remains largely industrial in character. It is within the council area of Bradford.

Place Type: Village
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: West Riding
Lat, Long: 53.751458,-1.762023
Grid Reference: SE 1579 2836
Council Area: Bradford CA
Strategic Authority Area: West Yorkshire SA
Police Area: West Yorkshire PA

GBPN ID: 28243
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Low_Moor,_Yorkshire_28243

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