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{{short description|Village in West Yorkshire, England}} |
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{{Infobox UK place |
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| country = England |
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|coordinates = {{coord|53.759|-1.904|display=inline,title}} |
| coordinates = {{coord|53.759|-1.904|display=inline,title}} |
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|official_name = Mixenden |
| official_name = Mixenden |
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| pushpin_map = United Kingdom Calderdale |
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|map_type = West Yorkshire |
| map_type = West Yorkshire |
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|population = 12,739 |
| population = 12,739 |
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|population_ref = (Ward. Illingworth and Mixenden. 2011) |
| population_ref = (Ward. Illingworth and Mixenden. 2011) |
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|metropolitan_borough = [[Calderdale]] |
| metropolitan_borough = [[Calderdale]] |
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|metropolitan_county = [[West Yorkshire]] |
| metropolitan_county = [[West Yorkshire]] |
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|region = Yorkshire and the Humber |
| region = Yorkshire and the Humber |
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|constituency_westminster = [[Halifax (UK Parliament constituency)|Halifax]] |
| constituency_westminster = [[Halifax (UK Parliament constituency)|Halifax]] |
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|post_town = HALIFAX |
| post_town = HALIFAX |
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|postcode_district = HX2 |
| postcode_district = HX2 |
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|postcode_area = HX |
| postcode_area = HX |
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|dial_code |
| dial_code = 01422 |
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|os_grid_reference = SE061284 |
| os_grid_reference = SE061284 |
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|static_image_name = Mixenden tower blocks (11th July 2010).jpg |
| static_image_name = Mixenden tower blocks (11th July 2010).jpg |
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|static_image_caption = Mixenden Tower Blocks |
| static_image_caption = Mixenden Tower Blocks |
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|london_distance_mi = 170<!-- straight line per MOS – constant and comparable with other place distances --> |
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|london_direction = SSE |
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'''Mixenden''' is a |
'''Mixenden''' is a district of [[Halifax, West Yorkshire|Halifax]], [[Calderdale]], in the county of [[West Yorkshire]], England. It lies on the outskirts of the town. |
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⚫ | During the 1970s, after the building of [[tower blocks]] in Mixenden, social problems and unemployment led to a tarnished reputation. Although much has been done to regenerate the area, its isolation from other neighbourhoods and its position, {{convert|3|miles|km|0}} north-west of Halifax, continues to contribute to a social separation from the rest of Calderdale. |
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The name Mixenden derives from the Anglo Saxon 'mixen' ([[compost]] or dung heap) and 'den' usually refers to pasture land, usually for pigs. |
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At one time like many other villages it boasted of 3 pubs, a nightclub, 3 fish and chip shops, numerous family businesses including a butcher's, a baker's, a newsagent's, a grocer's, a garage with petrol, a doctors' surgery, a library and two factories, two churches and two schools. |
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Not many of these are left and the one remaining pub, the Crown and Anchor, called last orders in 2010 and was later converted into cottages. |
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⚫ | Currently in Mixenden there |
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==History== |
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⚫ | During the 1970s, after the building of [[tower blocks]] in Mixenden, social problems and unemployment led to a tarnished reputation. Although much has been done to regenerate the area, its isolation from other neighbourhoods and its position, {{convert|3|miles|km|0}} north-west of Halifax, continues to contribute to a social separation from the rest of Calderdale. |
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⚫ | Currently in Mixenden there is a primary school split across two sites, three newsagents with off licences, one launderette, one fish and chip shop, two pizza/Indian takeaways, one Chinese takeaway, two sandwich shops, a library, a council-funded activity centre and a doctors' surgery (Caritas Group Practice Mixenden). |
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There are also numerous public children's play areas that are maintained by [[Calderdale|Calderdale Council]]. |
There are also numerous public children's play areas that are maintained by [[Calderdale|Calderdale Council]]. |
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==Mixenden Reservoir== |
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To the north-west of the village is a large reservoir that is maintained by [[Yorkshire Water]] |
To the north-west of the village is a large reservoir that is maintained by [[Yorkshire Water]].<ref>[http://www.ogdenwater.org.uk/resinfo.php "Ogden Water Country Park & Nature Reserve"], Ogdenwater.org.uk, Individual registered web site</ref> |
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As of January 2017, The councillors for the Mixenden Ward are Clr Barry Collins, Clr Keith D. and Clr Daniel Sutherland. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[Listed buildings in Illingworth, West Yorkshire and Mixenden]] |
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*[[Ogden Reservoir (Greater Manchester)]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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[[Category:Villages in West Yorkshire]] |
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[[Category:Areas of Halifax, West Yorkshire]] |
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Latest revision as of 20:25, 12 April 2024
Mixenden | |
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Mixenden Tower Blocks | |
Location within West Yorkshire | |
Population | 12,739 (Ward. Illingworth and Mixenden. 2011) |
OS grid reference | SE061284 |
• London | 170 mi (270 km) SSE |
Metropolitan borough | |
Metropolitan county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | HALIFAX |
Postcode district | HX2 |
Dialling code | 01422 |
Police | West Yorkshire |
Fire | West Yorkshire |
Ambulance | Yorkshire |
UK Parliament | |
Mixenden is a district of Halifax, Calderdale, in the county of West Yorkshire, England. It lies on the outskirts of the town.
The name Mixenden derives from the Anglo Saxon 'mixen' (compost or dung heap) and 'den' usually refers to pasture land, usually for pigs.
History
During the 1970s, after the building of tower blocks in Mixenden, social problems and unemployment led to a tarnished reputation. Although much has been done to regenerate the area, its isolation from other neighbourhoods and its position, 3 miles (5 km) north-west of Halifax, continues to contribute to a social separation from the rest of Calderdale.
Currently in Mixenden there is a primary school split across two sites, three newsagents with off licences, one launderette, one fish and chip shop, two pizza/Indian takeaways, one Chinese takeaway, two sandwich shops, a library, a council-funded activity centre and a doctors' surgery (Caritas Group Practice Mixenden).
There are also numerous public children's play areas that are maintained by Calderdale Council.
Mixenden Reservoir
To the north-west of the village is a large reservoir that is maintained by Yorkshire Water.[1]
See also
References
- ^ "Ogden Water Country Park & Nature Reserve", Ogdenwater.org.uk, Individual registered web site
External links
- Media related to Mixenden at Wikimedia Commons
- Ward data - Calderdale Council
- [1]