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| '''Rastrick''' is a ] in the ] of ], ], near ]. It is perhaps best known for its association, along with its neighbour ], with the ]. Legally, along with Brighouse, it is part of ], but shares a ] ] and ]. | '''Rastrick''' is a ] in the ] of ], ], near ]. It is perhaps best known for its association, along with its neighbour ], with the ]. Legally, along with ], it is part of ], but shares a ] ] and ]. | ||
| The village is on an incline facing ], the dubious "Top o' Town", as known by locals, referring to the Parish Church area, is vertically in the middle, and to the North East. | The village is on an incline facing ], the dubious "Top o' Town", as known by locals, referring to the Parish Church area, is vertically in the middle, and to the North East. | ||
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| Rastrick is bordered by A643, the ] and the ]. From there. It is neighboured by the towns of ] and ] and villages of ] and Ainley Top. | Rastrick is bordered by A643, the ] and the ]. From there. It is neighboured by the towns of ] and ] and villages of ] and Ainley Top. | ||
| ⚫ | The name Rastrick is thought to be Viking in origin, with the "..ick" formation being common to many Norwegian Viking placenames, including "Jorvick", the Viking name for York. | ||
| ⚫ | Rastrick was the birthplace of religious writer ] who wrote under the pseudonym Michael Fairless. | ||
| ⚫ | '''Rastrick''', and the variation '''Raistrick''' are English surnames, originating from the area of the town. | ||
| ==Landmarks== | |||
| The highest point in the village is Round Hill which is in the grounds of the Cricket Club. | |||
| ==Transport== | |||
| The nearest railway station is in the neighbouring town of ]. An extensive bus service is provided by several operators under the guidance of the ]. | |||
| ==Education== | |||
| Rastrick has two secondary school, ] and ]. | Rastrick has two secondary school, ] and ]. | ||
| ==Notable people== | |||
| ⚫ | The name Rastrick is thought to be Viking in origin, with the "..ick" formation being common to many Norwegian Viking placenames, including "Jorvick", the Viking name for York. | ||
| ⚫ | Rastrick was the birthplace of religious writer ] who wrote under the pseudonym Michael Fairless. | ||
| ==References== | |||
| ⚫ | '''Rastrick''', and the variation '''Raistrick''' are English surnames, originating from the area of the town. | ||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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For other uses, see Rastrick (disambiguation). Human settlement in EnglandRastrick is a village in the county of West Yorkshire, England, near Halifax. It is perhaps best known for its association, along with its neighbour Brighouse, with the Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band. Legally, along with Brighouse, it is part of Calderdale, but shares a Huddersfield postcode and phone number.
The village is on an incline facing north-east, the dubious "Top o' Town", as known by locals, referring to the Parish Church area, is vertically in the middle, and to the North East.
Remains of a fort have been found at Castle Hill, just below Top o' Town.
Rastrick is bordered by A643, the M62 motorway and the A629 Elland bypass. From there. It is neighboured by the towns of Brighouse and Elland and villages of Fixby and Ainley Top.
The name Rastrick is thought to be Viking in origin, with the "..ick" formation being common to many Norwegian Viking placenames, including "Jorvick", the Viking name for York.
Rastrick, and the variation Raistrick are English surnames, originating from the area of the town.
Landmarks
The highest point in the village is Round Hill which is in the grounds of the Cricket Club.
Transport
The nearest railway station is in the neighbouring town of Brighouse. An extensive bus service is provided by several operators under the guidance of the West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive.
Education
Rastrick has two secondary school, Rastrick High School and Rastrick Independent School.
Notable people
Rastrick was the birthplace of religious writer Margaret Barber who wrote under the pseudonym Michael Fairless.
References
External links
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