Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Skelmanthorpe within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Skelmanthorpe, small town and township with ry. sta., Emley and High Hoyland pars., S. div. West-Riding Yorkshire. 3 miles E. of Shepley sta. and 6 miles SE. of Huddersfield, 1392 ac., pop. 3120; P.O.
A village in Staincross hundred, in the county of Yorkshire.