Cemeteries · Yorkshire & the Humber
Altofts Cemetery
In or near Ackton.
Altofts Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Normanton · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Altofts Cemetery, the nearest railway station is Normanton, located 1.3 km away. The postcode for navigation is WF6 2SF, and entry to the cemetery is free.
About
Altofts Cemetery is a cemetery in Yorkshire of architectural and local-history note. It sits within the Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Normanton, about 1.3 km away. Postcode area WF6.
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From the Wikipedia article
Altofts is a village in the civil parish of Normanton and Altofts, in the City of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. It lies 5 miles (8 km) north-east from the centre of Wakefield and less than 1 mile (1.6 km) north-west of Normanton. The M62 runs close to the village to the north-east, and the Aire and Calder Navigation to the north-west. It is part of the ward of Altofts and Whitwood, which also includes the western part of Castleford.
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Background
History
The name Altofts derives from the Old English aldtofts meaning 'the old curtilages'. Altofts was formerly a township in the parish of Normanton, in 1866 Altofts became a separate civil parish, in 1894 Altofts became an urban district, on 1 April 1938 the district and parish was abolished and merged with Normanton. In 1931 the parish had a population of 4981.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7092, -1.4362
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- Normanton and Altofts
- Postcode
- WF6 2SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
- Nearest railway station
- Normanton — 1.3 km
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Altofts Cemetery?
- Altofts Cemetery is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF6 2SF), in the parish of Normanton and Altofts.
- What is Altofts Cemetery?
- Altofts Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Altofts Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Normanton, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF6 2SF.
- Is Altofts Cemetery free to visit?
- Yes, Altofts Cemetery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Altofts Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Normanton, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF6 2SF.