Huddersfield

History

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A village during Anglo-Saxon times, Huddersfield appeared in the Domesday Book as Oderesfelt. However, there had been a settlement in the vicinity since Roman times, as evidenced by discovery of the remains of a Roman fort at Slack, just west of the town. Castle Hill, a major landmark of the town, was originally an Iron Age hillfort.

Related Topics:
Domesday Book - Iron Age - Hillfort

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In 1952, in recognition of historic ties and links with The Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding) Huddersfield conferred on the regiment the Freedom of the Town. This gives the regiment the right to march through the town with 'Flags Flying, Bands playing and Bayonets fixed'. Many of the town and district's male residents have served in the regiment during its 300+ year history.

Related Topics:
1952 - Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding)

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Huddersfield was always known as a Market Town, since Saxon times, but since the local Polytechnic gained University status, certain 'Up-market' elements of the town have insisted on calling it a University Town.

Related Topics:
Market - Polytechnic - University

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Attempts by the local council to gain support for City status were rejected by the town's population in an unofficial referendum, held by the local media.

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