Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Barclays Bank
In or near Ackton.
Barclays Bank — bank building in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pontefract Baghill · 0.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Barclays Bank is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Records date its origin to 1760. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "bank building in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.6917°, -1.3101°.
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Place summary
Barclays Bank is a Grade II* listed Georgian building located in Wakefield, Yorkshire. Established in 1760, it showcases notable architectural features from its era. The building is situated in an unparished area, reflecting the historical significance of the site.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6917, -1.3101
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- Wakefield, unparished area
- Postcode
- WF8 1NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
- Established
- 1760
- Nearest railway station
- Pontefract Baghill — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.wakefield.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17550396 (CC0)
- commons: Barclays - Market Place (geograph 2075601).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barclays Bank?
- Barclays Bank is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF8 1NT), in the parish of Wakefield, unparished area.
- What is Barclays Bank?
- Barclays Bank — bank building in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Barclays Bank?
- The nearest railway station is Pontefract Baghill, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF8 1NT.
- When was Barclays Bank built?
- Built or established in 1760.
- Is Barclays Bank a listed building?
- Barclays Bank is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- How do I get to Barclays Bank?
- The nearest railway station is Pontefract Baghill, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF8 1NT.