Bagley, West Yorkshire facts for kids
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 Poplar Farm on Bagley Lane |
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| OS grid reference | SE222356 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | PUDSEY |
| Postcode district | LS28 |
| Dialling code | 0113 |
| Police | West Yorkshire |
| Fire | West Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Bagley is a small village or hamlet located in West Yorkshire, England. It is part of the City of Leeds area. You can find the main part of Bagley along Bagley Lane. This lane connects the A657 road in Rodley with Coalhill Lane.
What Does the Name Bagley Mean?
The name Bagley has a long history. It was first written down in the year 1344. The second part of the name, "ley," comes from an old English word, lēah. This word means 'open land in a wood' or a 'clearing'.
The first part of the name, "Bag," might come from an old English word, *bagga. This word probably meant 'badger'. So, the name Bagley likely meant 'a clearing in the woods where badgers lived'.
What Can You Find in Bagley?
Even though Bagley is small, some old buildings still stand there. One important building is the former Bagley Baptist Church. This church is on Bagley Lane. It is a Grade II listed building, which means it's an important historical building.
A small stream, called Bagley Beck, flows near the village. A "beck" is another word for a stream or small river. Bagley Beck flows towards the River Aire. It also goes under the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Rodley.
