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   Yorkshire. 53°42′N1°22′W / 53.70°N 1.37°W. Featherstone is a town and civil parish in the City of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, two miles south-west of Pontefract. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, in 2011 it had a population of 15,244. [ 1 ] Featherstone railway station is on the Pontefract Line.

2. www.townandvillageguide.com › FeatherstoneWelcome to Featherstone - Town And Village Guide

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   Welcome to Featherstone. Featherstone is a small town located in West Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 9 miles east of Wakefield and 10 miles south-west of Leeds. The town has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was known as Fethirstan. Featherstone was once a mining town, and the industry played a significant ...

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   Featherstone Castle. Location in Northumberland. Coordinates. 54°56′35″N2°30′36″W54.943°N 2.510°W. Grid reference. NY674610. Featherstone Castle, a Grade I listed building, is a large Gothic style country mansion situated on the bank of the River South Tyne about 3 miles (5 km) southwest of the town of Haltwhistle in Northumberland ...

5. mapcarta.com › 26928450Featherstone Map - Locality - Northumberland, England, UK

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   Featherstone is a village in Northumberland, England about 17 miles west of Hexham, and about 3 kilometres south of Greenhead. Mapcarta, the open map. Featherstone Map - Locality - Northumberland, England, UK

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   Mar 1, 2023 · Featherstone Trail Google Map. The original Featherstone station opened in 1848 and closed – along with the line – in 1967; it was rebuilt and reopened when the Penistone Line was reinstated in 1992, at the same time that Streethouse gained its station. From the station, our walk first leads us fairly rapidly out of the town and through ...

7. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g616269-dFeatherstone Castle - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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   If you Google Featherstone it also come up with John Clarks email address. It won't allow me to put it on here as it thinks it is a website. Mr John Clark, Featherstone Castle, Featherstone, Haltwhistle, UK NE49 0JG. Tel:++44 ( 0) 1434 320202

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   Where is Featherstone?

   • Featherstone is a town and civil parish in the City of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, two miles south-west of Pontefract. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, in 2011 it had a population of 15,244. Featherstone railway station is on the Pontefract Line.

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   What is Featherstone known for?

   • The town has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was known as Fethirstan. Featherstone was once a mining town, and the industry played a significant role in the town's development. Today, the town has a population of around 16,000 people and is known for its community spirit and friendly atmosphere.

   Featherstone in West Yorkshire - Town And Village Guide

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   Where is Featherstone Castle?

   • Featherstone Castle, a Grade I listed building, is a large Gothic style country mansion situated on the bank of the River South Tyne about 3 miles (5 km) southwest of the town of Haltwhistle in Northumberland, England. In the 11th century the manor house on this site belonged to the Featherstonehaugh family.

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   Where did the Featherstone family live?

   • The Featherstone family lived at Ackton Hall (now demolished), in the hamlet of Ackton about a mile to the west. What is now known as Featherstone was a later development (originally called South Featherstone) near to the railway station and the village of Purston Jaglin. Like many surrounding areas, Featherstone grew around coal mining.

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   What does the name 'Featherstone' mean?

   • Like many place-names in the area, 'Featherstone' derives from Old English. The name is formed of two elements: feother, meaning 'four', and stān, meaning 'stone'. Therefore, the names means " (place at) the four stones". These 'four stones' are likely to have been some waymarker or monument by a road or other well-used route through the town.

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   Where is Featherstone railway station?

   • Featherstone railway station is on the Pontefract Line. Despite most population growth taking place around the Industrial Revolution, Featherstone traces its history back much further than this.

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9. www.triphobo.com › places › featherstone-englandBest Things To Do in Featherstone, United Kingdom - TripHobo

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   Featherstone may not be as popular as other cities in United Kingdom, but don’t let that fool you. Featherstone is a smaller but beautiful upcoming tourist destination that is worth a visit. You will be surprised by some of the unique things to do and places you can explore at this hidden destination.