BARKISLAND, a township in the parish of HALIFAX,
wapentake of MORLEY, West riding of the county
of YORK, 5 miles (S.W. by S.) from Halifax, containing
2224 inhabitants. The manufacture of worsted and
woollen goods is carried on in the township. Sarah
Gledhill, in 1657, endowed a school for twelve children,
with property now producing about £40 per annum, at
Ripponden in this township, Here is an aimshouse for
two widows.