Municipal Borough of Castleford
| Castleford | |
|---|---|
Coat of arms of the borough council | |
| Area | |
| • 1911 | 564 acres (228 ha) |
| • 1931 | 564 acres (228 ha) |
| • 1961 | 4,395 acres (1,779 ha) |
| Population | |
| • 1911 | 23,090 |
| • 1931 | 21,784 |
| • 1961 | 40,350 |
| History | |
| • Created | 1894 |
| • Abolished | 1974 |
| • Succeeded by | Metropolitan Borough of Wakefield |
| Status | Local board (1851–1894) Urban district (1894–1955) Municipal borough (1955– 1974) |
| Government | |
| • Motto | Audacter et Sincere Boldly and frankly |
| Map of boundary as of 1971 | |
The Municipal Borough of Castleford was a local government district in the West Riding of Yorkshire from 1955 to 1974 around the town of Castleford, covering Airedale, New Fryston, Whitwood, Cutsyke, Glasshoughton and Whitwood. The Castleford Urban District administered the town from 1894 to 1955.