The town of Castleford was once called Lagentium by the Romans, who built several large forts there, although it is more presently known for its proud history of coal mining and outstanding Rugby League as well as for its most famous son, sculptor Henry Moore (1898-1983). Castleford is also famous for its historic and modern industries producing quality glass, malt, confectionery, chemicals and pottery products and it is home to the world's largest stone grinding flourmill. Situated at the confluence of the Rivers Aire and Calder, Castleford is well connected in terms of river transportation to the Aire and Calder navigation. Castleford borough received its charter in 1955 and was incorporated in to the Wakefield Metropolitan District in 1974.  Most recently Castleford has hit the news with the Xscape and Freeport leisure developments on the old Glasshoughton colliery and coking works site.