Heptonstall

Heptonstall is a small village in the metropolitan district of Calderdale in West Yorkshire.

Related Topics:
Village - Metropolitan district - Calderdale - West Yorkshire

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Historically a centre for weaving, it was also the site of a battle in 1643 during the early part of the English Civil War. The foundation stone of its octagonal Methodist chapel, the oldest still in continued use, was laid by John Wesley in 1764. The American poet Sylvia Plath, who was married to Ted Hughes from nearby Mytholmroyd, is buried in St. Thomas' churchyard. Plaths headstone is regularly vandalised. It is thought, this is done by feminists, attempts are made to remove Ted Hughes's name from the memorial.

Related Topics:
English Civil War - Methodist - John Wesley - Sylvia Plath - Ted Hughes - Mytholmroyd

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• Population: 730