Here's how these 14 Calderdale towns and villages got their names and what they mean

There are many towns and villages in Calderdale and a number of them have very unusual names.

Where did they come from, how long have they been around and what do they mean?

From Halifax to Hebden Bridge and Sowerby Bridge to Shelf here are the origins of Calderdale town and village names.

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