Pontefract Buttercross

Pontefract Buttercross

📍 28, 32 Market Pl, Pontefract WF8 1AT, UK

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About Pontefract Buttercross

The Pontefract Buttercross stands proudly in the heart of Pontefract Market Place, a distinctive and much-loved historical landmark. Erected in 1734, this elegant structure was originally built to offer shelter to country women selling their dairy products in the town's bustling market. Its unique design and rich history make it a fascinating point of interest for visitors exploring the town.

Today, the Buttercross continues its role as a vibrant community hub, frequently hosting markets both inside and around its perimeter, offering a great variety of products for shoppers. Praised by visitors for being a "fantastic building" and an integral part of the historic market town, it provides a central meeting point and a picturesque backdrop for local events. The site boasts an excellent Google rating of 4.6/5 stars from numerous positive reviews.

Visiting Information

The Pontefract Buttercross is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, inviting visitors to appreciate its architectural beauty and historical significance at any time. It features a wheelchair-accessible entrance, ensuring ease of access for all.

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📍 28, 32 Market Pl, Pontefract WF8 1AT, UK

4.6

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Showing 5 of 16 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.

Anonymous
5/5
6 months ago

Pontefract Buttercross was erected in 1734 to protect the country women who came into town to sell dairy products from the elements. Solomon dupier left £150 for the building of it after his wife and three daughters contracted small pox making a vow if they were spared he would build it. It has survived in remarkable condition and is worth seeing.

Anonymous
4/5
9 months ago

What a fantastic building in the centre of Pontefract. There was a market inside and outside selling a great variety of products. There is seating but not enough. I will definitely go again.

Anonymous
5/5
6 years ago

Historic buttercross pontefract market town

Anonymous
5/5
5 years ago

It's a good place to rest inbetween doing my walk around town centre

Anonymous
5/5
2 years ago

Lovely old monument to Pontefract amazing history 👍