The Old Toll House at Ha'penny Bridge

Introduction

The photograph on this page of The Old Toll House at Ha'penny Bridge by Richard Kay as part of the Geograph project.

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The Old Toll House at Ha'penny Bridge

Image: © Richard Kay Taken: 3 May 2008

Ha'penny Bridge was provided for boat men to cross the River Calder as they left Brighouse basin on their journey downstream towards Mirfield. The ramp up to the bridge can be seen on the left of the toll house. Sadly, the bridge no longer exists, but old prints are available.

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Image Location

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Latitude
53.699447
Longitude
-1.775797