Thornhill, West Yorkshire
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Thornhill is a village and former township on the southern outskirts of Dewsbury in the Kirklees district of West Yorkshire, England. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, Thornhill was absorbed into Dewsbury County Borough in 1910. It is located on a hill on the south side of the River Calder, and has extensive views of Dewsbury, Ossett and Wakefield. It is known for its collection of Anglo-Saxon crosses.
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Thornhill | |
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St Michael and All Angels, Thornhill Parish Church | |
Location within West Yorkshire | |
Population | 6,875 (2005) |
OS grid reference | SE245185 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | DEWSBURY |
Postcode district | WF12 |
Dialling code | 01924 |
Police | West Yorkshire |
Fire | West Yorkshire |
Ambulance | Yorkshire |
UK Parliament | |
53.6622°N 1.6124°W / 53.6622; -1.6124 |
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