Halifax's Historic Wakefield Gate - a Film for Halifax Civic Trust in its 60th Year

This short film tells the story of the Wakefield Gate - or "Magna Via" - the old medieval route eastwards out of Halifax. It is remarkably well preserved in places and is designated an Ancient Monument. The route - an ancient "Holloway" developed its distinctive round shape ground down by hundreds of years of Packhorse traffic before the Turnpike roads came to Halifax. The route contributed to the early success of the town. The route starts in Hipperholme and ends up in the beautiful town of Halifax with its stunning architecture. Anne Lister used part of this route to visit her estates and you can see some of the building she visited which are still in existence.

Halifax Civic Trust commissioned this film to celebrate this unique and little known part of the Town as part of a wider project to install new sign posts, information boards, a newsletter and a walkers guide as part of their 60th Anniversary of working for Halifax.

Halifax Civic Trust is run by volunteers who rely solely on donations to support their work. If you enjoyed the film please consider joining as a member - see link near the image of Halifax on the main page channel page or making a donation to support our work.

We hope you enjoy the film.