at the top of Far Dene at its junction with Town Gate and Hall Lane. Morehouse states that this "ancient cross" denoted the place of a market, however "whether originated by charter, or by prescription, is unknown". Highburton (Burton) was a market town in the 12th century, and Court Rolls for the Manor of Wakefield for 1352 indicate the rights to impose tolls on Burton market were being let. Burton Village Hall: formerly Highburton School, the Village Hall was extensively renovated in 1999 with funds raised by the local community and a grant from the National Lottery Fund. It is the home to Kirkburton Parish Council and a number of groups. Highburton Co-op: was located on Towngate in the centre of the village, the Co-op laid claim to being the world's oldest operating independent single retail cooperative outlet until its closure in February 2009. The building was purchased from the church in 1856 and began trading in the same year. The co-operative society was wound up in March 2010 and the assets, including the building, were disposed of. After being closed for 22 months, the building re-opened in December 2010 as a village shop with private offices on the first floor. The Smiths Arms: at the summit of Far Dene, the Smiths Arms is the only public house in the village and occupies one of its oldest buildings. Built in 1669 in a Tudor/Jacobean style, it began trading as a public house in 1830. Whilst it is the oldest pub building in the township it is not the oldest public house. That honour goes to the George Inn in Kirkburton, which dates back to the 18th century. Primitive Methodist Chapel: The Primitive Methodists built a chapel at a cost of £100 and for 100 people in 1832. It is at the top of Slant Gate. A school, now demolished, was built in 1899 and the chapel was enlarged in 1926. Like the Methodist chapel in Kirkburton it too closed, this time in 1973, and is also a private house. See also Listed buildings in Kirkburton References External links Villages in West Yorkshire Kirkburton