Pontefract, Wakefield

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Pontefract, Wakefield

Other current and historical names

  • Pontfract
  • Pontfret
  • Pomffret
  • Pomfret
  • Pontefract Park
  • Kirkby
  • Legeolium
  • Built-Up Area: Pontefract
  • Parish/Community: Wakefield, unparished area
  • Unitary Authority: Wakefield
  • Region: Yorkshire and The Humber
  • Category: Populated Place
  • Type: Town
  • Latitude/Longitude: 53°41'32"N 1°18'34"W
  • Eastings/Northings: 445684, 421990
  • OS Grid: SE456219
  • Mapcode Local: GBR MT9R.83
  • Mapcode Global: WHDC6.VGK6

Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Pontefract within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.

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