The Saxon Church (Remains)
📍 The Booths, Pontefract WF8 2JF, UK
About The Saxon Church (Remains)
The Saxon Church (Remains) in Pontefract offers a fascinating glimpse into the area's early history. Located at The Booths, almost opposite the castle car park, it presents the archaeological footprint of a small church that once stood on this spot. Visitors can observe the low-level walls, often only a few inches high, and learn more about its past from an accompanying information board, which illustrates what the church originally looked like.
While not a standing structure, these remains serve as a significant historical marker, providing insight into Pontefract's heritage. It is particularly interesting for those already visiting the adjacent Pontefract Castle, offering a compact yet informative historical diversion.
Visiting Information
The Saxon Church (Remains) is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, allowing visitors to explore at their convenience. The site features a wheelchair accessible entrance, making it accessible for a wider range of visitors. There are no payment options as there is no entry fee to view the remains.
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📍 The Booths, Pontefract WF8 2JF, UK
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As the description says, this is purely the remains. It's just the footprint of the tiny church that once stood here, almost opposite the castle car park.
Not a lot to see here, just the remains of a small building, walls only a few inches high and an information board with details of what the church used to look like etc. Not worth a special visit but interesting enough if using the car park to visit the castle next door.
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