Emley Moor transmitting station, Broadcasting tower in Huddersfield, England
Description
Emley Moor is a transmitter station in Huddersfield, England, rising 330 meters above the moorland. The cylindrical structure of reinforced concrete carries antennas and parabolic dishes at different heights along its outer wall.
History
After the collapse of its predecessor in 1969 due to ice loading, engineers began building this massive concrete structure. The new mast started transmission in 1971 and has since supplied Yorkshire with television and radio signals.
Culture
The name Emley Moor refers to the moorland plateau west of Huddersfield, where heather and grassland once shaped sheep farming. Today, walkers and residents see the structure as a landmark across much of West Yorkshire.
Practical
The facility is not open to the public and stands on private land with fencing. Visitors can, however, view the structure from a distance on nearby footpaths and viewpoints around Emley.
Did you know?
An elevator inside carries maintenance teams up to a room at 274 meters in seven minutes. The concrete shaft was granted Grade II listed status, a rare recognition for late 20th-century technical structures.
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