Flockton
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Flockton is a village in Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England, halfway between Huddersfield and Wakefield.
Flockton was within a coal mining area, the local pits are now closed.
The village is situated approximately 6 miles (10 km) east from Huddersfield and the same distance south-west from Wakefield. It has a population of 1,410 (2006 estimate). Flockton is a commuter village owing to the proximity of the M1 motorway. It extends along the A637 Barnsley Road which brings with it a large amount of traffic.