Queensbury West Yorkshire Map

About Queensbury

Queensbury, a sturdy presence in West Yorkshire, carries the quiet dignity of its moorland setting. It lies 5.1 km north of Halifax (from Halifax: bearing 10°T, OS grid SE 101 302), and is situated south-south-east of West Scholes village. The stone of its buildings seems to absorb the vast, often dramatic Yorkshire sky, giving the village a grounded, enduring character. Though its industrial past, particularly in quarrying, has shaped much of the surrounding landscape, a gentler aspect prevails in the way the fields roll and the light catches the hardy sheep grazing on the higher ground. Queensbury feels like a place that has witnessed centuries unfold, its rooftops a testament to resilience rather than grand pronouncements. Even on a blustery day, there is a certain warmth to be found in its familiar streets, a comforting solidity that speaks of a community deeply rooted.

About This Queensbury Map Page

Explore Queensbury, 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: 53.768192, -1.847221. 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.