Thornton Lodge is a suburb of
Huddersfield,
West Yorkshire. It borders
Crosland Moor to the west,
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to the south, and
Longroyd Bridge to the north. It mostly comprises suburban housing and some small shops, with industrial units around the area bordering Longroyd Bridge.
Geography
The housing area lies approximately southwest of Huddersfield town centre, on the southern slope of the
Colne Valley's eastern end, overlooking the
A62 Leeds to
Manchester road.
History
Thornton Lodge was originally a country manor that belonged to the Thornton family of Yorkshire who had owned properties in the area since at least 1686.
"A History of Thornton Lodge"
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Community
The modern population is primarily composed of second and third-generation Indian and Pakistani families.
Infrastructure
The major employers within this area are involved in the clothing, textile, and engineering industries.
The nearest rail services are available at Lockwood railway station
Lockwood railway station is a railway station in Huddersfield, England. It is situated south of Huddersfield station on the Penistone Line between Huddersfield and . It serves the Lockwood district of Huddersfield, and services are provided ...
.
See also
* Listed buildings in Crosland Moor and Netherton
References
External links
Map location Aerial photo
Colne Valley
Areas of Huddersfield
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