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Otley, Yorkshire

Otley is a market town in Yorkshire, in the West Riding. The original town lies on the south bank of the River Wharfe, at a bridging point on the river. The area of Newall lies north of the river has come to be considered a part of Otley since its inclusion (in 1903) in the former urban district of Otley. Otley Bridge is a 7-span stone bridge dating from 1228. All Saints Church contains the remains of two Anglo-Saxon crosses. The town is within the council area of Leeds.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: West Riding
Lat, Long: 53.905667,-1.694387
Grid Reference: SE 2017 4554
Civil Parish: Otley CP
Council Area: Leeds CA
Strategic Authority Area: West Yorkshire SA
Police Area: West Yorkshire PA

GBPN ID: 34172
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Otley,_Yorkshire_34172

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