River Calder at the site of the former Ha'penny Bridge

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River Calder at the site of the former Ha'penny Bridge

Image: © Richard Kay Taken: 3 May 2008

The Ha'penny bridge (so-called because of the Toll) crossed the river next to the entrance to the Brighouse Lock on the right. The bridge abutments on both sides of the river are still visible. Huddersfield Road Bridge over the Calder can be seen in the distance

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Image Location

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Latitude
53.699448
Longitude
-1.775949