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Cardigan Arms

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NameCardigan Arms
AddressOpposite Woodkirk Church, Dewsbury Road
Built?
ClosedYes
DemolishedYes
NotesF: Baines 1830. D.Atkinson: Named on the 1854 6” OS map. Directory refs 1822. Licensees 1853 Joseph Barras, 1905 Walter Scott. Brewery owner 1970 Tetley’s.  When the Cardigan family took up residence at Howley Hall the inn took the name in respect of the Lords of the Manor. The Cardigan Arms was located on Dewsbury Road opposite St Mary's Church, Sunday School and Vicarage. Demolished in 1972 as part of the road widening scheme at Woodkirk

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