Overton, Wakefield

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Overton is a small village in West Yorkshire, England that is found in between Wakefield and Huddersfield. It lies about 5.5 miles of Wakefield, 4 miles of Ossett, 1 mile of Netherton and 4 miles of Horbury.

The village was originally named "Over Shitlington",[1] but this was changed sometime after 1855. Overton is also linked with Netherton.

Overton is described by the locals as the village with "two pubs, a church, a prison and the National Mining Museum".[citation needed] Overton is a picturesque village surrounded by fields, Coxley Woods and natural scenery. The 'Black Swan' (otherwise known as the 'Mucky Duck') and 'The Reindeer' pubs are keen social areas on both sides of the village. St. Lukes Parish Church is part of the parish of Netherton and Overton and is run by Rev'd. Hugh Baker.

New Hall Prison and Youth Offenders institute is also located in Overton. However, Overton is most well known for the National Coal Mining Museum, situated on the lower road of Overton. This mine was worked from at least 1789 until the seam was exhausted in 1985. Following the UK Miners' Strike (1984-1985), work was started to convert it into a museum. The men were transferred to Denby Grange Colliery.

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  1. ^ Colin Hinson (2003). Thornhill Parish information from National Gazetteer 1868. GENUKI. Retrieved on 2007-12-06.

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