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Up until the last set of boundary changes, which took place in the 1974, Greenfield was a part of the West Riding Of Yorkshire (along with most of the other Saddleworth villages). Hence the local accent is not purely Lancastrian , but a distinctive mixture of Lancastrian and Yorkshire . The old boundaries led to problems, as Greenfield came under the administration of Holmfirth for such things as the fire service, despite Holmfirth being significantly further away than Oldham . This was particularly problematic in the Winter months, as the roads into the village often become blocked or dangerous due to snow and ice coupled with the village's exposed position on the Pennine moorland. Greenfield also contains four , Yeoman Hey , and Dovestone . The fourth is Chew Reservoir at the head of Chew Valley, which is the highest man-made reservoir in Britain. There is a yachting club on Dovestone Reservoir, the largest of these, and a set of Walking paths round the first three. Greenfield is also the home of an amateur Rugby League side, Saddleworth Rangers , as well as Greenfield and Saddleworth Cricket clubs. There are two junior and infant schools, and three churches (one Methodist and two Anglican ). |
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