Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Ovenden within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Ovenden, town and township with ry. sta., Halifax par., N. div. West-Riding Yorkshire - township, partly within the bor. of Halifax, 5350 ac., pop. 12,874; town, on NW. side of Halifax, pop. 7487; P.O.; has worsted mills, ironworks, breweries, and bleaching and dye-works; Ovenden House, seat, is in vicinity.