Pontefract in West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

All Saints

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 16, 2025

1. All Saints Marker

Inscription.
The ancient parish church of Pontefract.
Present building 13-15th century.
Ruined in 1645 during Civil War.
Tower and Transept restored 1831.
New nave 1967.
Noted for double helix staircase.
Sketched by Turner.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1645.

Location. 53° 41.763′ N, 1° 18.064′ W. Marker is in Pontefract, England, in West Yorkshire. It can be reached from North Baileygate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 55 N Baileygate, Pontefract, England WF8 2JG, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in England’s Yorkshire & The Humber.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: All Saint's Church, Pontefract (within shouting distance of this marker); Kirkebi Anglo Saxon Church

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Off with their heads! (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Key to the North (about 150 meters away); Medieval toilets, drains and mines (about 150 meters away); A Secure Store (about 150 meters away); Pretty (hot) in pink (about 180 meters away); Heard the one about the Trojan Bed? (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pontefract.

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Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 16, 2025

2. All Saints Church

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 16, 2025

3. All Saints Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 24, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.