Scholes, Cleckheaton
Scholes is a village near Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, England.
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  Scholes Location within West Yorkshire | |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CLECKHEATON |
| Postcode district | BD19 |
| Dialling code | 01274 |
| Police | West Yorkshire |
| Fire | West Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
The village is 5 miles (8 km) south of Bradford between Wyke and Cleckheaton near to the M62 motorway.
Almshouses in New Road East
The village was originally known as "Scales" and was a hamlet in the township of Cleckheaton. In the 18th century the most prominent industry in the village was "card making" (combing cotton or linen.). Later on a Coal mine opened in the area but that closed early in the 20th century.
Other Scholes in West Yorkshire
There are two other villages and a hamlet in West Yorkshire known as "Scholes". One village is near Holmfirth, the other is near Leeds and a hamlet near Oakworth, near Keighley. For others see Scholes.
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