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Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire

Sowerby Bridge is a market town in Yorkshire, in the West Riding. It lies in the Upper Calder Valley. The town was originally a fording point over the River Calder where it joins the River Ryburn. The town takes its name from the historic bridge which spans the river in the town centre. It is within the council area of Calderdale.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: West Riding
Lat, Long: 53.70814,-1.91208
Grid Reference: SE 0590 2352
Council Area: Calderdale CA
Strategic Authority Area: West Yorkshire SA
Police Area: West Yorkshire PA

GBPN ID: 41445
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Sowerby_Bridge,_Yorkshire_41445

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