Community
The Walkefield Gate or Via Magna - The old route into Halifax from the west
Brighouse
March 25, 2026
TIME:
14:00 - 15:30

Davd Glover leads an informative 'virtual walk' telling the story of the ancient route from Halifax to Wakefield - the main route to the east for centuries. There are still rare traces of the medieval hollow way, or packhorse track, a steep rugged route incorporating sections often used by Anne Lister, and our course crosses the site of her mining galleries. The old track can be traced from near Hipperholme, and its legends include the tale of the obnoxious man illegally buried in his own field. This presentation finally ‘walks us’ right into the heart of old Halifax.

This event will take place at Bailiffe Bridge Community Centre, Victoria Road, Bailiff Bridge HD6 4DX. Tickets will be £5 on the door.

For more information, contact Julia on 07545 171730

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