Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Kirkheaton within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Kirkheaton, town, par., and township, with ry. sta., S. div. West-Riding Yorkshire, in valley near river Colne--par. (partly in bor. of Huddersfield), 6931 ac., pop. 14,575; town and township, 3¾ miles NE. of Huddersfield by rail, 1674 ac., pop. 2747; P.O.; has some mfrs. of fancy woollen goods and vestings.