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'Greetland' is a small village in the county of West Yorkshire. It is located to the north of nearby Elland and to the South of Halifax.
The village may have been the site of a Roman settlement named ''Cambodunum''. A Roman altarstone dated to AD 208 was found in 1597 at Bank Top, Greetland [1]
Greetland is situated primarily around Saddleworth Road and Rochdale Road. Much of the village is located on the side of the steep hill that separates the two roads.
Greetland is the location of "Clay House", The house was built for John Clay and the Clay family around 1650, although a house owned by Robert Clay on the site is mentioned in 1296 and 1419. In the 18th century it was owned by John Wheelwright, collector of salt duties and local landowner who founded Rishworth School.
The house was taken over by Greetland District Council in the 1920s. The grounds of the house were opened as a park in 1924, and in 1929, a war memorial was built in the hall. Clay House is the starting point of the Calderdale Way and is now a social functions and health centre. [2]
Greetland is the start of the Calderdale Way, a long distance footpath that is popular with ramblers.[3].
Greetland is well known in the Calderdale area for its traditional Pubs.
Perhaps the oldest public house in Greetland, the Druids Arms is affectionately known locally as the "Rat". The sign outside the pub was altered by the currently landlord to reflect this.
The pub has been at the center of a planning dispute with local residents. Since its closure in 2003, the landlord has applied for planning permission to turn the pub into flats. However, a local residents committee is attempting to launch objections to the proposed change of function.
The Druids Arms appears in local folklore:
Greetland is the home of 'Brandy Hole Wood'. The origin of the wood's name is en grained in local folklore. It is said by local residents that (sometime before the start of the 20th Century) in order to avoid paying excessive tax on his stockpiled alcohol, the landlord of the local Pub, The Druids Arms would roll barrels of spirits into the wood in order to hide them. When the taxman came to take an inventory of the Pubs cellar he would not account for the hidden barrels, and so the landlord avoided paying tax on the barrels stashed in the woods.
Greetland is also home to the Rose and Crown Pub (Known locally as "The Crown" or more affectionately "The Frown", The Golden Fleece, The Branch Road Inn, The Sportsman Inn, The Spring Rock, The Star, The Travelers Rest, The Queen, The Shears and a number of Working Mens Clubs.
Sporting facilities in Greetland include the "Greetland Community centre", which consists of an indoor multi-purpose pitch, as well as several outdoor natural grass pitches. The venue also has a small bar area that has been voted club of the year 2007 by CAMRA[4].
The community centre is home to the Greetland Goldstars Football Club which has various teams in different age groups playing in the local junior football leagues.
Their motto is "To win fairly and to lose with honour".
The Club achieved FA Charter Standard Development Club Status [1]in January 2007.
The "Greetland All Rounders" Rugby ground is also located in Greetland and is home to various local Rugby Union and League teams. The venue boasts an indoor bar and meeting area, as well as a floodlit outdoor pitch. The ground is often used for community events and is used regularly by the district scout groups.
Founded in the 1880's the "Greetland Cricket & Bowling Club" is still active and the club competes in the "Halifax League", playing host to teams from around Calderdale and Kirklees.[5] Unfortunately the pitch is located on the banks of a small river and is prone to flooding when water levels reach a certain height.
Greetland is home to both the "Greetland Junior and Infant School" and the Vale Primary School".
The Greetland Junior and Infant School is located on two locations throughout the village. The first, on Saddleworth Road caters for children aged 4 - 6 (Infants). While the second located on School Street - Rochdale Road caters for children aged 6 - 11.
Greetland has a Beaver, Cub Scout and Scout group operating as the 5th Elland (Greetland) Troop.
The groups are based in the nearby St Thomas church hall, although it is not uncommon for them to hold meetings elsewhere.
There is a friendly rivalry between the Greetland toop and the nearby Barkisland scout troop.
★ Lord Shutt of Greetland (Former Local Councilor) [6]
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| Contents |
| Local History |
| Local Geography |
| Local Attractions |
| Clay House |
| Calderdale Way |
| Public Houses |
| The Druid's Arms |
| Others |
| Community |
| Sport |
| Education |
| Scouting |
| Notable Residents |
| References |
Local History
The village may have been the site of a Roman settlement named ''Cambodunum''. A Roman altarstone dated to AD 208 was found in 1597 at Bank Top, Greetland [1]
Local Geography
Greetland is situated primarily around Saddleworth Road and Rochdale Road. Much of the village is located on the side of the steep hill that separates the two roads.
Local Attractions
Clay House
Greetland is the location of "Clay House", The house was built for John Clay and the Clay family around 1650, although a house owned by Robert Clay on the site is mentioned in 1296 and 1419. In the 18th century it was owned by John Wheelwright, collector of salt duties and local landowner who founded Rishworth School.
The house was taken over by Greetland District Council in the 1920s. The grounds of the house were opened as a park in 1924, and in 1929, a war memorial was built in the hall. Clay House is the starting point of the Calderdale Way and is now a social functions and health centre. [2]
Calderdale Way
Greetland is the start of the Calderdale Way, a long distance footpath that is popular with ramblers.[3].
Public Houses
Greetland is well known in the Calderdale area for its traditional Pubs.
The Druid's Arms
Perhaps the oldest public house in Greetland, the Druids Arms is affectionately known locally as the "Rat". The sign outside the pub was altered by the currently landlord to reflect this.
The pub has been at the center of a planning dispute with local residents. Since its closure in 2003, the landlord has applied for planning permission to turn the pub into flats. However, a local residents committee is attempting to launch objections to the proposed change of function.
The Druids Arms appears in local folklore:
Greetland is the home of 'Brandy Hole Wood'. The origin of the wood's name is en grained in local folklore. It is said by local residents that (sometime before the start of the 20th Century) in order to avoid paying excessive tax on his stockpiled alcohol, the landlord of the local Pub, The Druids Arms would roll barrels of spirits into the wood in order to hide them. When the taxman came to take an inventory of the Pubs cellar he would not account for the hidden barrels, and so the landlord avoided paying tax on the barrels stashed in the woods.
Others
Greetland is also home to the Rose and Crown Pub (Known locally as "The Crown" or more affectionately "The Frown", The Golden Fleece, The Branch Road Inn, The Sportsman Inn, The Spring Rock, The Star, The Travelers Rest, The Queen, The Shears and a number of Working Mens Clubs.
Community
Sport
Sporting facilities in Greetland include the "Greetland Community centre", which consists of an indoor multi-purpose pitch, as well as several outdoor natural grass pitches. The venue also has a small bar area that has been voted club of the year 2007 by CAMRA[4].
The community centre is home to the Greetland Goldstars Football Club which has various teams in different age groups playing in the local junior football leagues.
Their motto is "To win fairly and to lose with honour".
The Club achieved FA Charter Standard Development Club Status [1]in January 2007.
The "Greetland All Rounders" Rugby ground is also located in Greetland and is home to various local Rugby Union and League teams. The venue boasts an indoor bar and meeting area, as well as a floodlit outdoor pitch. The ground is often used for community events and is used regularly by the district scout groups.
Founded in the 1880's the "Greetland Cricket & Bowling Club" is still active and the club competes in the "Halifax League", playing host to teams from around Calderdale and Kirklees.[5] Unfortunately the pitch is located on the banks of a small river and is prone to flooding when water levels reach a certain height.
Education
Greetland is home to both the "Greetland Junior and Infant School" and the Vale Primary School".
The Greetland Junior and Infant School is located on two locations throughout the village. The first, on Saddleworth Road caters for children aged 4 - 6 (Infants). While the second located on School Street - Rochdale Road caters for children aged 6 - 11.
Scouting
Greetland has a Beaver, Cub Scout and Scout group operating as the 5th Elland (Greetland) Troop.
The groups are based in the nearby St Thomas church hall, although it is not uncommon for them to hold meetings elsewhere.
There is a friendly rivalry between the Greetland toop and the nearby Barkisland scout troop.
Notable Residents
★ Lord Shutt of Greetland (Former Local Councilor) [6]
References
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