Pontefract Castle Keep
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Pontefract Castle Keep
Image: © derek dye Taken: 18 Feb 2013
The largest remaining part of Pontefract Castle. Following several long sieges during the English Civil war, on its conclusion the stronghold was dismantled to prevent any further harpship for the citizens of Pontefract.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.695123
Longitude
-1.304662