Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Kirkburton within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Kirkburton, manufacturing town, par., and township, with ry. sta., S. div. West-Riding Yorkshire, 6¼m. SE. of Huddersfield--par., 6931 ac., pop. 18,817; town and township, 1286 ac., pop. 3407; P.O., T.O.; has mfrs. of woollen and fancy goods, and coal and iron mines.