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The Temple (Black Dick's Tower)

Tourist attraction • Historical landmark

👍👍 This building was once owned by a previous ancestor of mine, Richard Beaumont who was knighted by James 1st. It took some finding as it is on a hill hidden by trees, well away from the main road, near the village of Lepton / Kirkheaton in the Huddersfield area.

Address

Liley Ln, Mirfield WF14 8EG, United Kingdom

Website

www.geograph.org.uk

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (48 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours

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  • 5/5 Explore With Son & M. 3 years ago on Google • 2044 reviews
    Amazing place to walk too! I just wish the land owner would make it slightly easier to get too, we got so lost trying to find it and then when we did the field was covered in manure so not the most enjoyable. But a beautiful bit of history.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍
  • 5/5 Steve B. 2 years ago on Google • 140 reviews
    This building was once owned by a previous ancestor of mine, Richard Beaumont who was knighted by James 1st. It took some finding as it is on a hill hidden by trees, well away from the main road, near the village of Lepton / Kirkheaton in the Huddersfield area.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍
  • 4/5 Chris D. 10 months ago on Google • 227 reviews
    A good hour's walk from Lepton. Good view west and north from the top.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍
  • 4/5 Thomas 3 years ago on Google • 94 reviews
    Finally made it up to the tower. Amazing views, shame about the rubbish.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍
  • 3/5 Bailey P. 5 years ago on Google • 39 reviews
    From outside it looks good, the views from the temple are magnificent but if you look inside the temple it is full of rubbish and old campfires, it really needs clearing out and then I will increase the rating
    1 person found this review helpful 👍
  • 4/5 Jessica K. 3 years ago on Google • 35 reviews
    A beautiful building, however in need of some care !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍
  • 5/5 elliott s. 3 years ago on Google • 56 reviews
    Worth a visit. It is a bit run down but i had a lovely time here with my brother. There are some nice routes nearby for walking so maybe include it as part of a longer walk
  • 4/5 Heather B. 3 years ago on Google • 35 reviews
    Brilliant views on a fine day
  • 4/5 Kath L. 3 years ago on Google • 19 reviews
    Lovely walk. Easier to find than I thought.
  • 5/5 Alan C. 3 years ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Not easy to get to if on a road bike. Definitely could do with some TLC

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