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Emley, West Yorkshire Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Emley, West Yorkshire

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Emley, West Yorkshire history

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The name “Emley” is derived from an Old English personal name, Em(m)a or Eama, and lēah, a woodland clearing. The village was recorded as Amalaie and Amelai in the 1086 Domesday Book and usually as Emmeley by the 13th century.

Manor

After the Norman Conquest, Godric was retained as lord of the manor by William the Conqueror. Godric’s descendants adopted the Norman practice of having a surname. The Fitzwilliams were part of the Royal Manor of Wakefield. They lived in a moated house on the site of the Old Hall in Emley Park.

Industry

Iron ore was discovered around Bentley Grange which led to the establishment of iron ore mines and a forge by the monks of Byland Abbey. The remains of bell pits are medieval workings from when iron ore was mined from the Tankersley seam. Mining was a source of employment until 1985 when Emley Moor Colliery closed after a miners’ strike.

20th century

During the 1930s, the population of Emley was similar to the 1,867 recorded at the 2001 census. Farming and coal mining were the main industries, and the village had a baker, three butchers, a draper, three grocers, a tobacconist, painters, a blacksmith and a wheelwright. During the Second World War the Home Guard had checkpoints in the village, one at the bottom of Leisure Lane to guard the ‘Q’ site and another at Five Lane Ends.

Emley, West Yorkshire culture & places

In line with Yorkshire and coal mining traditions the Emley Brass Band rehearse at the bandroom near the cross. South of the cross is the site of the old blacksmiths which has a stained glass window. Scouts and Brownies meet in a scout hut adjacent to St Michael’s Gardens.

Emley, West Yorkshire landmarks

Emley Moor is dominated by the transmitting station mast which is 331 metres high and a Grade II listed structure. Sir Thomas Fitzwilliam obtained the right to hold a weekly Thursday market and five-day May fair from King Henry II in 1253. The market cross was destroyed by Roundheads during the English Civil War and is now a stump.

Emley, West Yorkshire geography / climate

Tankersley ironstone occurs as thin seams and nodules of siderite in the mudstone above the Flockton Thick coal seam. The underlying geology is the coal measures and sandstones of the South Yorkshire Coalfield.

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Best Emley, West Yorkshire places to visit

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Emley, West Yorkshire has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Emley, West Yorkshire’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Emley, West Yorkshire’s information audio spots:

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