Population 1,166 Metropolitan borough Kirklees Sovereign state United Kingdom Metropolitan county West Yorkshire | OS grid reference SE135085 Country England Local time Sunday 7:52 PM Dialling code 01484 | |
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Region Yorkshire and the Humber Weather 9°C, Wind SW at 5 km/h, 65% Humidity | ||
Upperthong is a village approximately 950 feet (290 m) above sea level near the town of Holmfirth in the Holme Valley, approximately seven miles south of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England.
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Map of Upperthong, Holmfirth, UK
History
The name Upperthong may be derived from the Danish 'Thing' (a place of military gathering) - there is also a Netherthong - which suggests a link to the Viking invaders who took control of large areas of the North East of England. The name could also be derived from the Viking word 'thong', meaning a strip of land. Upperthong is set on higher ground than Netherthong, suggesting the names could refer respectively to an upper strip of land and a lower strip of land.
Politics
Upperthong has been represented by Jason McCartney (Conservative) since his victory in May 2010.
Education
Upperthong Junior and Infant School takes children aged 4 to 11 in 7 single aged classes. The school provides a high level of education to its 192 pupils with an above average overall score in the key stage 1 and 2 league tables.
Sport
Although small, Upperthong manages to support a cricket team in the Drakes Huddersfield Cricket League and a football team, who play in Division 4 of the Huddersfield and District Association League.
Several roads in Upperthong form part of the southern section of National Route 68 of the National Cycle Network - the Pennine Cycleway, the route follows Upperthong Lane from its start in Holmfirth, and continues along Wickins Lane and Wolfstones Road.