What is recorded here
Standedge is a prominent gritstone escarpment in the Pennines, reaching approximately 380 metres in height. It forms part of the historic Standedge Tunnel route and is associated with local folklore, including tales of hidden treasure and ancient druidic activity. The area matters as a key geographical and cultural landmark in the Kirklees region.
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Places near here
Thieves Clough BridgeListed building · 998 yd
Old milestoneMonument or public art · 1001 yd
LNWR boundary stoneMonument or public art · 1178 yd
Standedge Road CuttingNature reserve · 1256 yd
Redbrook Engine HouseRuins · 1424 yd_-_geograph.org.uk_-_288979.jpg?width=1280)
Waterfall on Short Grain, Marsden (1)Waterfall · 1524 yd
Clough below waterfall on Short Grain, MarsdenWaterfall · 1571 yd
Pule HillMountain / peak · 1.2 mi
Thomas TelfordMemorial · 1.6 mi
March HillMountain / peak · 1.6 mi
Dowry CastleRuins · 1.8 mi
BuckstonesCliff · 2.0 miOther information
Photo: Steve Partridge · CC BY-SA 2.0