Towns & cities · Yorkshire & the Humber
Marsden
Marsden — village in West Yorkshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Marsden · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Marsden is accessible via the nearest railway station, which is Marsden, located just 0.3 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Marsden is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 3,768 people. Address: HD7. Wikidata describes it as: "village in West Yorkshire, England". Coordinates: 53.6011°, -1.9267°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Marsden is a large village in the Colne Valley, in the metropolitan borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England. It is in the South Pennines close to the Peak District which lies to the south. The village is 7 miles (11 km) west of Huddersfield at the confluence of the River Colne and Wessenden Brook. It was an important centre for the production of woollen cloth. In 2021, the village had a population of 3,692.
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Background
History
The name Marsden derives from the Old English mercelsdenu meaning 'boundary marker valley', referring to the town's position near the old Lancashire and Yorkshire border. Marsden grew wealthy in the 19th century from the production of woollen cloth. It is still home to Bank Bottom Mill, later known as Marsden Mill, and to John Edward Crowther Ltd, formerly one of the largest mills in Yorkshire. The Crowthers moved to Marsden in 1876, beginning a long and profitable association with cloth manufacturing in the town. During the 1930s, Bank Bottom Mill covered an area of 14 acre, employed 680 looms and provided employment for 1,900 workers. The Church of St Bartholomew was completed in 1899,…
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- Coordinates
- 53.6011, -1.9267
- District
- Kirklees
- Parish
- Kirklees, unparished area
- Postcode
- HD7
- Parliamentary constituency
- Colne Valley
- Population
- 3,768
- Nearest railway station
- Marsden — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1760747 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Marsden, West Yorkshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Marsden Mill.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Marsden War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Marsden's Electric Theatre
Theatres · 0.2 km
Marsden Moor Estate Exhibition
Museums · 0.3 km
Huddersfield Narrow Canal; Bridge At Lock 42
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Huddersfield Narrow Canal; White Syke Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Marsden
Villages · 0.7 km
Standedge Tunnel & Visitor Centre
Natural landmarks · 0.9 km
Huddersfield Narrow Canal; Pig Tail Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Sparth Reservoir
Wild swimming spots · 1.1 km
Butterley Reservoir
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.5 km
Lee Top
Historic houses · 1.6 km
Huddersfield Narrow Canal; Booths Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
Marsden is a village in Yorkshire with a population of 3,768. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 3,768
- Constituency
- Colne Valley
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Things to see in Marsden
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Memorial Cross for James Platt
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Sliddens Moss
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Ashway Moss
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Blackmoorfoot Reservoir
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Blakeley Reservoir
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Marsden War Memorial
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Marsden's Electric Theatre
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📷 3Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Marsden Moor Estate Exhibition
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📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Huddersfield Narrow Canal; Bridge At Lock 42
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📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Huddersfield Narrow Canal; White Syke Bridge
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📷 5Where to eat & stay near Marsden
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Old Bridge Inn
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Marsden?
- Marsden is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD7), in the parish of Kirklees, unparished area.
- What is Marsden?
- Marsden — village in West Yorkshire, England.
- How do I get to Marsden?
- The nearest railway station is Marsden, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode HD7.
- Is Marsden a protected site?
- Yes — Marsden is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Marsden free to visit?
- Yes, Marsden is free to enter.
- How do I get to Marsden?
- The nearest railway station is Marsden, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HD7.