History

Luddenden stands on the millstone grit flanks of the valley of the Luddenden Beck.

The earliest settlement clustered about the ford in the valley bottom but later buildings were erected higher up the hillside. The origin of the village was the growth of a settlement at the point the pack horse trail from Halifax into Lancashire descended from the hills into the valley to cross Luddenden Brook. The fast flowing nature of the beck was exploited from early times, and the Warley corn mills were established in the village by 1284. Before the 15th Century the area was pastoral in nature, but during that century handloom weaving was established.

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Traditions

Each year, Luddenden elects a Mayor who is dedicated to raising funds for charities. The 2006/7 Mayor is Phil Smith. For more information on Traditions click here.

The Luddenden Conservation Area

The Luddenden Conservation Area was established in 1973.

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