Half Acres West Yorkshire Map

About Half Acres

Half Acres breathes a quiet existence within the broader sweep of West Yorkshire's landscape. It lies 0.7 km south-south-west of Castleford (from Castleford: bearing 192°T, OS grid SE 426 250). The land here, gently sloping towards the Aire and Calder Navigation, carries the subtle scent of damp earth and distant industry, a testament to its agricultural past and its proximity to the bustling hub of Castleford. The houses, a mix of Victorian terraces and more modern developments, seem to hunker down against the prevailing winds that sweep across the flatlands. In the late afternoon, the light often takes on a softened, almost sepia tone, catching the weathered brickwork and the occasional splash of colour from a well-tended garden.

About This Half Acres Map Page

Explore Half Acres, West Yorkshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.719794, -1.355749. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.