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

Pretty (hot) in pink

Pontefract Castle

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 16, 2025

1. Pretty (hot) in pink Marker

Inscription. Can you see the pink stonework? This burnt stone shows where the fires and ovens were located in the Great Kitchens. During the Civil Wars the large ovens were adapted for metalworking. They were used to repair armour and weapons, and a musket mould for remaking lead shot has been found here.

Siege Pieces
During the third siege of the Civil Wars, Pontefract Castle issued siege money. The silver lozenge-shaped coins were used to pay troops. The clipped edges of these siege pieces have been found near the ovens, suggesting that the kitchen was also a mint.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.

Location. 53° 41.783′ N, 1° 18.221′ W. Marker is in Pontefract, England, in West Yorkshire. It can be reached from North Baileygate. On the grounds of Pontefract Castle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 N Baileygate, Pontefract, England WF8 1ES, 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

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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: The Key to the North (within shouting distance of this marker); Off with their heads! (within shouting distance of this marker); Medieval toilets, drains and mines (within shouting distance of this marker); Heard the one about the Trojan Bed? (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Kirkebi Anglo Saxon Church (about 120 meters away); A Secure Store (about 120 meters away); Herb Garden (about 120 meters away); A thousand mouths to feed and water (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pontefract.

Site of the kitchen ovens image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 16, 2025

2. Site of the kitchen ovens

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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