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Villages · Yorkshire & the Humber

Shelley

In or near Kirkheaton.

Shelley — a village in england yorkshire.

Cross monument .Emmanuel Church, Shelley - geograph.org.uk - 7783675

Humphrey Bolton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Shelley · 1.4 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

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Place summary

Shelley is a village located in Yorkshire with a population of 5,359. The village features traditional architecture and a community atmosphere typical of rural Yorkshire. It serves as a residential area with local amenities catering to the needs of its inhabitants. The surrounding landscape offers scenic views characteristic of the region.

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Coordinates
53.6000, -1.6833
District
Kirklees
Parish
Kirkburton
Postcode
HD8 8LG
Parliamentary constituency
Ossett and Denby Dale
Population
5,359
Nearest railway station
Shelley1.4 km

Sources

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Places to stay

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Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shelley?
Shelley is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD8 8LG), in the parish of Kirkburton.
What is Shelley?
Shelley — a village in england yorkshire.
How do I get to Shelley?
The nearest railway station is Shelley, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode HD8 8LG.
How do I get to Shelley?
The nearest railway station is Shelley, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HD8 8LG.