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Ossett
In or near Wrenthorpe.
Ossett is a market town in the Wakefield district, in the county of West Yorkshire, England. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it is situated between Dewsbury, Horbury and Wakefield.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Dewsbury · 3.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Ossett is a market town in the Wakefield district, in the county of West Yorkshire, England. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it is situated between Dewsbury, Horbury and Wakefield. At the 2021 census, the town had a population of 21,861. Ossett forms part of the Heavy Woollen District.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ossett is a market town in the Wakefield district, in the county of West Yorkshire, England. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it is situated between Dewsbury, Horbury and Wakefield. At the 2021 census, the town had a population of 21,861. Ossett forms part of the Heavy Woollen District.
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Background
History
Ossett appears in the 1086 Domesday Book as "Osleset" in the Manor of Wakefield. The Domesday Book was compiled for William the Conqueror in 1086. "Osleset" was recorded as three and a half carucates which is the land needed to be ploughed by three teams of eight oxen. Woodland pasture measured "half a league long as much broad" (roughly six furlongs by six furlongs). Four villeins and three bordars lived in Osleset.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6800, -1.5800
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- Wakefield, unparished area
- Postcode
- WF5 8BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ossett and Denby Dale
- Nearest railway station
- Dewsbury — 3.8 km
- Opening
- 24/7
Sources
- wikipedia: Ossett (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Ossett War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Ossett Outdoor and Flea Market
Farmers’ markets · 0.0 km
Ossett Market Place
Farmers’ markets · 0.1 km
Former Primitive Methodist Chapel
Chapels · 0.4 km
Mews Hotel
Hotels · 0.4 km
Dimple Well Lodge Hotel
Hotels · 0.6 km
Gawthorpe Maypole
Natural landmarks · 1.8 km
Ossett Spa
Historic houses · 2.0 km
Heath Cottage Hotel
Hotels · 2.3 km
Horbury Cemetery
Cemeteries · 2.3 km
Masjid As-Salaam
Historic churches · 2.3 km
Gawthorpe Water Tower
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ossett War Memorial
Ossett War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Farmers’ markets · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ossett Outdoor and Flea Market
Ossett Outdoor and Flea Market — a UK farmers' market in england yorkshire.
📷 5Farmers’ markets · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ossett Market Place
Ossett Market Place — a UK farmers' market in england yorkshire.
📷 3Chapels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Former Primitive Methodist Chapel
Former Primitive Methodist Chapel — chapel in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Mews Hotel
Mews Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire.
📷 7Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Dimple Well Lodge Hotel
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Where to eat & stay near Ossett
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Mews Hotel
Mews Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire.
📷 7Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Dimple Well Lodge Hotel
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📷 7Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Heath Cottage Hotel
Heath Cottage Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire.
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Premier Inn Wakefield City North
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📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bank House Hotel
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Broadlands Farm Caravan Site
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The British Oak
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Original Alfred Moody's Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
New Scarborough Inn
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Wakefield Arms
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📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Needless Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ossett?
- Ossett is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF5 8BE), in the parish of Wakefield, unparished area.
- What is Ossett?
- Ossett is a market town in the Wakefield district, in the county of West Yorkshire, England. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it is situated between Dewsbury, Horbury and Wakefield.
- How do I get to Ossett?
- The nearest railway station is Dewsbury, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF5 8BE.
- How do I get to Ossett?
- The nearest railway station is Dewsbury, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF5 8BE.