Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Rishworth within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Rishworth, township, local government district and ry sta., Halifax par., N. div. West-Riding Yorkshire, 7 miles SW. of Halifax, 6548 ac., pop. 1110; P.O.; cotton-spinning and papermaking are carried on.