[33] In their view, the castle was a magnet for trouble,[33] and in April 1649 demolition began. Was it smashing pumpkins or not much cop-ley? (Submitted by Chris Berglund), Many workers have died here as a result of falling into the vats and drowning. In 1422 the Sixth of June fell on a Saturday, and Trinity Sunday was the Seventh of June. During the Middle Ages the village of Wentbridge was itself sometimes referred to by the name of Barnsdale because it was the main settlement in the Forest of Barnsdale. The service is operated by Northern, and links Wakefield and Leeds with Goole via Pontefract. Sir John Norbery, Sir Robert Waterton, and Francis Quoint Bertie Bassett is the mascot for Liquorice Allsorts. Business remains brisk, and in 2012, Haribo announced an expansion in the form of a new factory three miles away in Castleford. To be sure. [10] During this time he rose to the position of Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons. York Guild Hall is one of Yorks most historic and haunted locations, with its tales of ghostly black monks, dis-incarnate voices and shadowy figures. And wait after some uncouth guest Supposedly, a solemn looking woman (known as "The Black Lady") is seen here. Going to the west as far as Pontefract, we come to the actual borders of the coal-mine and factory-bestrewn country. [3] Roger de Lacy paid King RichardI 3,000marks for the Honour of Pontefract, but the King retained possession of the castle. This is believed to form part of an alternative route from Doncaster to York via Castleford and Tadcaster, as a diversion of the major Roman road Ermine Street, which may have been used to avoid having to cross the River Humber near North Ferriby during rough weather conditions over the Humber. The new fire station also provides cover for Knottingley; that town's fire station having been closed as part of the merging of fire cover for Pontefract and Knottingley. Over time, additional buildings were added to this basic layout including stone walls, towers, gatehouses and residential quarters. Pontefract Castle was an important base for the Royalists, and raiding parties harried Parliamentarians in the area. The youngest apprentice always does. It would seem as if every room here has some form of activity. The team, known locally as "Ponte Colls" play in the Northern Premier League Division One North West (correct as of the 202122 season). Richard the second here was hack'd to death; In both cartularies the actual year written on the 'Robin Hood's Stone' deed is 1322. Nowadays, Pontefract is absolutely ruined, and its incredibly difficult to visualise this vast castle as One ghost that has shown up in photograph is that of a doctor with a mask over his face. (Submitted by Chris Berglund). The original police station, situated in Sessions House yard, has now closed and been demolished, since the new divisional headquarters for the Wakefield District opened in Normanton and the neighbouring magistrates' court has moved over to Leeds, following the closure of the Wakefield and Pontefract courts. In a map of the 1648 Siege of Pontefract (reproduced in Chartres) the liquorice is indicated as being grown in "garths" either side of Micklegate, the street which runs between Pontefract's Market Place and the castle. Nothing is known about her. It was the site of a series of famous sieges during the 17th-century English Civil War. Were like liquorice. Pontefract Monkhill and Pontefract Tanshelf connect with Leeds, Wakefield Westgate and Wakefield Kirkgate. All these, well furnished by the Duke of Brittany The same applies to Pontefract Cakes, for which there is an inexplicable worldwide demand. If youre looking for a good ghost story, Pontefract Castle is definitely the place to go! It is said that the ghost of an elderly woman appeared to a sleeping Earl who had plans of massacring the town of Bradford; her presence convinced him to call off the mass killing. (Submitted by Chris Berglund), One of the first floor bedrooms is the site of a 'Phantom Kisser', or a man who will awaken sleeping women by kissing them. Bailygate. Bolingbroke soon deposed Richard and took the crown for himself as Henry IV. The earliest-known Robin Hood place-name reference in Yorkshire or anywhere else occurs in a deed of 1322 from the two cartularies of Monk Bretton Priory, near the town of Barnsley. ), Green, Judith A., English Sheriffs to 1154, Public Records Handbook No. The town's two liquorice factories are owned by Haribo and Valeo Confectionery (formerly Tangerine). It was first built in the 11th century, and has since been used as a royal residence, a prison, and a military stronghold. (Submitted by Chris Berglund), An apparition is seen walking into the bathroom. [31] Acknowledging this, La' Chance suggested that the Robin Hood legend is loosely based upon the deeds of Swein-Son-Of-Sicga. 10 mysterious murders resulted in the conviction and torture of around a dozen people who still remain here. They liked the reputed medicinal qualities of the plant and took some roots back home. Upon Chance you may them meet, The 19th-century antiquarian Joseph Hunter identified the site of the Saylis: a small tenancy, of one-tenth of a knight's fee (i.e. In Elizabeth Gaskells 1866 novel Wives and Daughters, Mr Gibson, the local doctor and one of the main characters, says in discussion with the father of one of his apprentices: Must my boy make the pills himself then? asked the major ruefully. The siege and fall of Pontefract Castle was a major turning point in the English Civil War. [6], Originally, the sweets were embossed by hand with a stamp, to form their traditional look (the workers who did this were known as "cakers" and were able to produce upwards of 30,000 per day), but now they are usually machinery formed. Richard the second here was hack'd to death; The service requires full cookie support in order to view this website. The factory was churning out sweets that were layers of liquorice and sugary goop mixed with coconut. There are 4 supermarkets in Pontefract, including a Tesco and Morrisons that are located opposite each other and an Asda, which was originally a Kwik Save store, and Aldi both a short distance outside the town centre. Eric Houlder, Ancient Roots North: When Pontefract Stood on the Great North Road, (Pontefract: Pontefract Groups Together, 2012) p.7. Shakespeare's play Richard II (Act 2, scene 1, 277) relates Bolingbrokes homecoming in the words of Northumberland in the speech of the eight tall ships:-, NORTHUMBERLAND David Crouch, The Normans: The History of a Dynasty (London: Hambledon and London, 2002) p.105. The seat, which has a history of mining and industry, has consistently returned Labour MPs at general elections. The hero of the series, Kirth Gersen, has his residence there. 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"[3] It was only in the 19thcentury that it was used extensively for confectionery. Disclaimer: Pontefract Racecourse (pontefractracecourse.racing) is the Unofficial online racecourse information resource. Are making hither with all due expedience, A sixth-form college, New College, Pontefract, is located on Park Lane. August 1850: Knottingley to Burton Salmon line opened. Pontefracts got history galore the site of the first secret ballot, this is a place where the countrys fate was decided more than once; uncover its story at Pontefract Museum. WebIn 1872 Pontefract became the first British constituency to hold a parliamentary election by secret ballot, at a by-election held shortly after the Act ending the old practice of open voting had come into effect. Fill in the blank: I cant figure out _____ gave me this gift. Today, Pontefract Castle is open to the public as both an archaeological site and tourist attraction. Fire cover is provided by West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, with one pump (sometimes two) based at Pontefract Fire Station. [12], Oliver Cromwell led the final siege of Pontefract Castle in November 1648. A Victorian gentleman, said to be the former landlord, was playful and had a habit of appearing and disappearing. Archaeologists have discovered the remains of the church on The Booths in Pontefract, off North Baileygate, below the castle. Guests have awaken to see her shadow at the foot of the bed, usually describing her as very unwelcoming. A vicious spirit named Cain used to occupy a cell here; he is said to choke visitor, cause the temperature to drop, and smell of disinfectant. King Richard II is thought to have died there. Pontefract suffered throughout the English Civil War. Known as the Swillington Tower, the detached tower was attached to the north wall by a bridge. Earlier in 2004, the European Commission had recommended limiting consumption of the active ingredient, glycyrrhizic acid, to 100mg or less per day.[9]. [33] In March 1649, after the third siege, Pontefract inhabitants, fearing a fourth, petitioned Parliament for the castle to be slighted. The music room is said to have a larger man in it whose footsteps can be heard and the corridors of the building are A young woman is often reported on the side of the road trying to get help. In 1947, actor Harold Norman was accidentally stabbed to death during a performance of Macbeth; he is said to have returned here in the afterlife. Methley Pontefract (Monkhill) Goole: L&YR, Wakefield Westgate station was joint GNR)/L&YR, leaving Wakefield there were a large number of junctions between there and, there were two stations on this line serving Crofton and, This page was last edited on 11 April 2022, at 21:02. The line, which passes through the former mining areas to the east of Wakefield and Castleford, has the greatest number of stations opened by the West Yorkshire Metro. Her presence is accompanied by humming and a lavender scent. Keen, Maurice, The Outlaws of Medieval Legend, 2nd edn (London and Henley: Routledge and Kegan Paul; Toronto and Buffalo: University of Toronto Press, 1977). [21] The earliest surviving manuscript of a Robin Hood ballad, "Robin Hood and the Potter" makes reference to Wentbridge: "'Y mete hem bot at Went breg,' s(e)yde Lytyll John" ('I met him but at Wentbridge', said Little John). The Council then engaged Heritage Building & Conservation (North) Ltd, who began work on the site in March 2017. The Metro timetable for the line also includes services operated as the Dearne Valley line between York and Sheffield via Pontefract. Pop: 28 250 (2001) Another A white figure has been seen here since the 1980's. They are proud of their socialist traditions, and have fought for a better future for their children and their grandchildren. WebPontefract is a historic market town in the Metropolitan Borough of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England, east of Wakefield and south of Castleford. [16] On Yorkshire Day 2019, the restoration was completed, and the castle was removed from Historic England's "Heritage At Risk" list. In the Cell Corridor, odd noises such as footsteps, keys rattling, and doors slamming are heard. The poem strengthens Robin Hood's connections to Pontefract because it speaks of the outlaw's death and clearly states that the outlaw died at 'Kirkby'. In 1541, during a royal tour of the provinces, it was alleged that King Henry's fifth wife, Queen Catherine Howard, committed her first act of adultery with Sir Thomas Culpeper at Pontefract Castle, a crime for which she was apprehended and executed without trial. Pontefract Castle in England has a long and varied history. The stepson eventually disappeared (either escaping or being murdered), and soon the other child fell to his death. However, visitors today would find this unbelievable to understand. She'll often get into the vehicle of the driver (if permitted), but vanish before she reaches her destination (as well as leave behind a foul odour). The wide variety of activity ranges from children who are seen or heard running down the halls, a woman seen peering out of the upper windows, a man walking his dog, two workers who were killed in the creation of this building, and various poltergeist phenomenon. [39], The town has a liquorice-sweet industry; and the famous Pontefract cakes are produced, though the liquorice plant itself is no longer grown there. The most active spot is in the area of 'Hex' where a woman in a Victorian dress is seen and where objects are tossed at guests. The castle, on a rock to the east of the town above All Saints' Church,[1] was constructed in approximately 1070 by Ilbert de Lacy[2] on land which had been granted to him by William the Conqueror as a reward for his support during the Norman Conquest. He is described as wearing "wearing gaiters and a plumed hat" by the owner's daughter. Pontefract was not recorded in the 1086 Domesday Book, but it was noted as Pontefracto in 1090, four years after the Domesday survey. Without the liquorice plant, there would be no such thing as a Pontefract Cake. The Royalist forces, led by King Charles I, were besieged by the Parliamentarians for nearly a year. Tanshelf also had a church, a fishery and three mills. However, that name has fallen into disuse and they are now almost invariably labelled "Pontefract cakes". She is said to have been an avid lover of the wild cats, ringing a bell to let them know that food was ready. The embossed stamp was originally a stylised image of Pontefract Castle with a raven on the top bar, which is thought to have been in use for almost 400 years. Of the merchants in the 18thcentury, apothecary chemist George Dunhill (later bought by German confectioner Haribo) was the most important. Liquorice is the English spelling; licorice is American spelling. In the middle of the night, guests here banging and other strange noises. This leads to muscle failure and high blood pressure. His successor King John gave de Lacy the castle in 1199, the year John ascended the throne. Following the death of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, in 1399, Richard II seized much of the property due to Bolingbroke. [36], Pontefract has been a market town since the Middle Ages; market days are Wednesday and Saturday, with a small market on Fridays. In the 18thcentury liquorice was used as a medicine both for humans and for horses. The business part of the herb is an extract from its roots. Within the guilty closure of thy walls Fatal and ominous to noble peers! Pontefract is a historic market town in the Metropolitan Borough of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England, east of Wakefield and south of Castleford. A clue was obtained, which led to the belief that the incendiary had passed through Pontefract on the road to Wakefield. In 1322 the Sixth of June fell on a Sunday, and Sunday the Sixth of June was Trinity Sunday. Located in the heart of West Yorkshire, this historic market town is home to the picturesque ruins of one of Englands most important castles (once known as The Key To The North) as well as a brace of beautiful parks, some outstanding examples of Georgian architecture, and a whole host of independent boutiques and coffee shops. The modern township of Pontefract consisted of two Anglo-Scandinavian settlements, known as Tanshelf and Kirkby. A house on Chequerfield Estate is said to be haunted by a poltergeist, nicknamed The Black Monk of Pontefract.[45]. [49] Two-time European Masters Champion weightlifter Martyn Riley is based in Pontefract.[50]. Pontefract is also home to the Pontefract Knights rugby league football club. (Submitted by Chris Berglund), A Victorian girl has been seen and heard running up and down the stairs. Other examples of this type of Keep are Clifford's Tower, York and at the Chteau d'tampes in France. It was George Dunhill, a pharmacist in the Yorkshire town of Pontefract, who first thought to add a little sugar to the medicinal licorice, and this is how people started eating it as candy. It was the site of many executions, including that of King Richard II. A woman has been seen in the kitchen, and one of the former owners, Mary, is thought to be here, too, and another ghost, named Betty, targets children and yells at them. (Calendar years are not repeated at 100-year intervals in either the Julian or Gregorian calendars.) Smoothly step over to these common grammar mistakes that trip many people up. She was eating about 200 g of the candy a day to deal with chronic constipation, but the glycyrrhizic acid in the liquorice caused her potassium level to plummet. [29], Further evidence of Robin Hood's Wakefield connections comes by way of Michael Drayton's Poly-Olbion Song 28 (6770), composed in 1622. It was also used to treat sick horses, which tells us something about its potency. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle makes its first reference to Tanshelf in the year 947 when King Eadred of England met with the ruling council of Northumbria to accept its submission. The most commonly seen ghosts include a woman who sits at a table in the boardroom, a woman in a brown dress in the kitchen, and a figure in a brown cloak. The town is home to many sports including rugby, football and squash. Pontefract used to boast two cricket clubs, Lakeside CC (based in Pontefract Park) and Pontefract CC (adjacent to Pontefract Collieries FC), but by 2002 neither of these clubs were still in existence, leaving the town without its own club despite giving its name to the Pontefract and District Cricket League. Pontefract Castle is most famous for being the site of the murder of King Richard II of England. In fact it was the rugged and wild landscape of West Yorkshire that inspired the creative genius of the Bronte sisters and when you visit He was made a peer on 11 June 1997. [15][16] Little is known of the precise nature of his demise; in particular Shakespeare may have "adjusted" the facts for his own purposes. WILL YOU SAIL OR STUMBLE ON THESE GRAMMAR QUESTIONS? She is said to frequent the pool room which is why some people avoid it. Dobson, R.B., "The Genesis of a Popular Hero" in Robin Hood in Popular Culture: Violence, Transgression and Justice, ed. [14], King Richard II was murdered at the castle in 1400. After his death, anyone who sits in this chair meets an untimely and always tragic death; the chair has been hung on the wall to prevent anyone from accidentally sitting in it. There was considerable interest in the outcome, many observers believing that support for the parties might be drastically different once voters were able Kirkby. In this the full date of the deed is given, in Latin words and numerals. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it is one of the towns in the City of Wakefield District and had a population of 30,881 at the 2011 Census. Females should beware the spirit of a poacher named Tom, said to have a nasty reputation as a drunk and cruel person; he usually will target female guests and employees. The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Pontefract lies in close proximity to the A1 and the M62. Pontefract also has an torre albarrana, a fortification almost unknown outside the Iberian Peninsula. Frank Barlow, William I and the Norman Conquest (London: The English Universities Press, 1965) p.95. She is reported to sometimes show up on camera. It is widely believed that James Stanley still remains here and might have been the figure in the footage. Prominent squash players Lee Beachill and James Willstrop both train at Pontefract Squash Club. Phantom monks are reported here as well as that of a servant girl who travels between here and Lower Wellhead farm. WebPontefract Castle, in Yorkshire, England (or Pomfret Castle, as it was known at its time) used to be the most important, and most terrifying castle in the whole of Early Modern England. The modern town is situated on an old Roman road (now the A639), described as the "Roman Ridge". Dunhill called them Pomfret Cakes, harking back to the original Norman name for Pontefract, and they were also known as Yorkshire Pennies. It lies east of the Pennine foothills, 4 miles (6 km) south of the River Calder above its confluence with the River Aire. If its adventure, or family activities you are after, just outside Pontefract, next to the motorway, you can spend some time in Xscape Yorkshire where youll find real snow, climbing experiences, great food and drink, across the road from the outlet shopping at junction 32. In Pontefract the growing of liquorice was done on plots of land behind people's houses. "Abstracts of the Chartularies of the Priory of Monkbretton", Record Series Vol. This is a perfectly correct date, both in the Church Calendar and in the civil Julian Calendar, which was used in the British Isles until the middle of the 18th century. (Submitted by Chris Berglund), The reports here include am Edwardian-era figure who walks through walls, a child that can be seen and heard upstairs, and various shadows seen throughout the building. And, for more slander to thy dismal seat, In 1989, the Bassett Company became involved in a game of corporate pass the parcel. Pontefract made local and national newspapers in April 2020, with a range of art which lay tribute to the key workers and NHS during the coronavirus outbreak. Mood swings, nausea, and disorientation are reported An apparition has been photographed here numerous times and is believed to be a woman named Norah; another woman named Kitty is also seen. Dark figures are seen outside; inside, people have reported hearing the sounds of something being dragged. Rogerthorpe Manor Hotel BW Signature Collection, Cosy stable conversion between Sheffield & Leeds. The castle played an important role during the Civil War, being besieged three times. A new visitor centre and cafe were opened in July 2017; but in April 2018 the council announced that they had terminated the contract with HB&C (North) Ltd, as no work had been done since mid-March, and they had not had any reassurances that the work would restart. Magistrates Market 20 Antique Shops By Poodlin This Antiques Centre is most impressive, lots to see and some really interesting things on sale at excellent prices, 9. The town is called Ponte or Ponty by its citizens and sometimes jokingly referred to as Ponte Carlo, with reference to Monte Carlo. But, such is the price of progress that many of these businesses were swallowed up by bigger ones. A new sports centre is located at Pontefract Park which opened on 12 April 2021, which replaces the old swimming pool located on Stuart Road. The area which is now the town market place was the original meeting place of the Osgoldcross wapentake. (Submitted by Chris Berglund), Cemeteries near pontefract, UK-O7 It now houses a Rifles Regiment Recruitment team. These events aroused Bolingbroke to return to England to claim his rights to the Duchy of Lancaster and the properties of his father. When the Domesday Book was commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, Tanshelf was still a sizeable settlement for the period. Located in the heart of West Yorkshire, this historic market town is home to the picturesque ruins of one of Englands most important castles (once known as The Key To The North) as well as a brace of beautiful parks, some outstanding examples of Georgian architecture, and a whole host of independent boutiques and coffee shops. Two people in period clothing are also seen here. Following requests from the townspeople, the grand jury at York, and Major General Lambert, on 27 March Parliament gave orders that Pontefract Castle should be "totally demolished & levelled to the ground" and materials from the castle would be sold off. Were like liquorice. Joseph Hunter, "The Great Hero of the Ancient Minstrelsy of England", Critical and Historical Tracts 4 (1852 pp. (Submitted by Chris Berglund), The main spirit here is that of Dorothy Southworth, referred to as the White Lady, seen in the corridors and halls. And hell have the run of the pomfret cakes, and the conserve of hips, and on Sundays he shall have a taste of tamarinds to reward him for his weekly labour at pill making.[10], John Chartres "A special crop and its markets in the 18thcentury: the case of Pontefract's Liquorice" in, Chapter 4 'Mr Gibsons Neighbours' in Penguin Classics 1996 p46, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "The strange story of Britain's oldest sweet", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pontefract_cake&oldid=1105178639, Articles needing additional references from August 2009, All articles needing additional references, Articles to be expanded from November 2013, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 18 August 2022, at 23:38. Lord Darcy was executed for this alleged "surrender", which the king viewed as an act of treason. by Helen Phillips (Dublin: Four Courts Press, 2005) pp.91112 (p.94. In 1311 the castle passed by marriage to the estates of the House of Lancaster. (Submitted by Chris Berglund), The ghost of a lady in grey has been seen. [27] The cartulary deed refers in Latin to a landmark named 'the Stone of Robert Hode' (Robin Hood's Stone), which was located in the Barnsdale area. (Submitted by Chris Berglund). The Pontefract cake "was almost certainly a black cake, the portable lozenge used to make 'liquorish water', stamped with the castle lodge emblem of Pontefract to signify quality. La' Chance published a thesis that detailed how a notorious medieval outlaw named Swein-Son-Of-Sicga, and styled by contemporaries as 'The Prince of Thieves' inhabited the forested areas of Barnsdale, on the outskirts of Pontefract, and made a living by robbing, amongst others Abbot Benedict of Selby. Parliament garrisoned the castle until June 1648 when Royalists sneaked into the castle and took control. In 164849 the castle was laid under siege by Oliver Cromwell, who said it was " one of the strongest inland garrisons in the kingdom. 8. In 1760, Dunhill added sugar to the medicinal liquorice;[4] he was also a grower of liquorice. [10] The castle was included in English jointure property of his wife, Anne of Denmark. (Submitted by Chris Berglund). [40][41], Close by is the site of the former coal-fired Ferrybridge power station, although the local coal mines largely closed in the 1990s, which contributed to high unemployment in the local area. The ghost cams here, as well pictures from visitors, capture many full-bodied apparitions. And so to Watling Street [1], The castle has several unusual features. WebPontefract Museum 58 Speciality Museums Children's Museums By debl1962 Very well worth a visit, and free entry. Pontefract Bookmark Pontefract fire as dramatic pictures emerge of huge blaze Pontefract Bookmark Tragic final moments of mum, 31, who took her own life as partner nipped out with daughter for food Pontefract Bookmark Yorkshire's Haribo factory is hiring this summer - and you get a huge discount on sweets Employment Bookmark [7] When the first secret ballot in the United Kingdom was held in Pontefract on 15 August 1872, the ballot box used was sealed using a Pontefract cake stamp from Frank Dunhill's factory, which shows the image of a castle and an owl. The plant is thought to have arrived in England in the 11th century, and the blame for that rests on the shoulders of monks and crusaders. The older of the two surviving Monk Bretton cartularies is in the British Library. Pontefract Castle began as a wooden motte and bailey castle, built before 1086 and later rebuilt in stone. Win. Sometime before Christmas that year he was moved to Pontefract Castle (via Knaresborough) where he remained under guard until his death, perhaps on 14 February 1400. But, just as a vine takes at least five years to produce grapes worthy of turning into wine, the liquorice plant needs five to seven years before it can deliver up its bounty. Pontefract Baghill is on the Dearne Valley Line, which connects York and Sheffield. By 1760, the Dunhill family was doing very well with its liquorice-growing business, and then George Dunhill had what some people think of as a brilliant idea; he mixed sugar with the liquorice-root extract and created a chewable non-medicinal lozenge (BBC Travel). [5], With the growth of Pontefract cakes as confectionery the demand for liquorice outstripped the capacity of Pontefract growers to supply. LXVI, edited by J. W. Walker (Leeds: The Yorkshire Archaeological Society, 1924) pp105-106. Yvette Cooper was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Pontefract and Castleford constituency at the 1997 general election. HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 HarperCollins Today, at Pontefract Castle in England, you are able to explore and learn about an incredible castle that has a long and rich history. Pontefract Racecourse Vacations ; Pontefract Swimming Pool Vacations ; Pontefract Town Hall Vacations ; Kinsley Greyhound Stadium Vacations ; Pontefract Museum Vacations ; Mid Yorkshire Golf Club Vacations ; Peak District National Park Vacations ; University of Leeds Vacations ; York Racecourse Vacations ; First Direct Care. Submitted by Chris Berglund, A former landlady's presence is reported here. Close by to the southwest is the Roman Ridge, a Roman road, known in the Middle Ages as Watling Street, closely follows the course of the modern-day A639. After 5pm, a monk is seen walking from what was the kitchen towards the Queen's tower. Mary, Queen of Scots was lodged at the castle on 28 January 1569, travelling between Wetherby and Rotherham. However, by the 16thcentury there is record of the activity, possibly via monastic gardens and as a garden crop for the gentry. The ancient City of York is famed for being one of (if not the) most haunted cities in Europe . Its south east of Leeds, which is only 15 minutes away, and directly East of Wakefield, which is even closer, making it within easy reach of much of West Yorkshire. There are also rail services from Bradford Interchange to London, which stop at Pontefract Monkhill. For this purpose it is divided into two electoral wards, Pontefract North and Pontefract South. 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