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The Great Britain Guide

Forts Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Battle of Chequer Field

Also known as: Battle of Chequerfield

In or near Brotherton.

Battle of Chequer Field is a fort in the United Kingdom.

Pontefract Sports and Social Club, Chequers Close, Pontefract - geograph.org.uk - 585035

Bill Henderson β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Pontefract Baghill Β· 1.0 km

About

Battle of Chequer Field is a historic fort or fortified site in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Battle of Chequerfield. Coordinates: 53.6874Β°, -1.2900Β°.

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Place summary

The Battle of Chequer Field is a historical fort located in Yorkshire, within the unparished area of Wakefield. This site is notable for its association with a significant battle, though specific details about the event are not provided.

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Coordinates
53.6874, -1.2900
District
Wakefield
Parish
Wakefield, unparished area
Postcode
WF8 2TE
Parliamentary constituency
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
Nearest railway station
Pontefract Baghill β€” 1 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

All Saints Church Pontefract - geograph.org.uk - 2739726πŸ“· 3

Historic houses Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Kirkebi Anglo Saxton Chuch

Kirkebi Anglo Saxton Chuch β€” a historic house in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ‘Άβ†— wakefield.gov.uk
All Saints' Church, Pontefract - geograph.org.uk - 8179800πŸ“· 3

Historic houses Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Constable's Tower

Constable's Tower β€” a historic house in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ‘Άβ†— wakefield.gov.uk
Steps to the Keep - geograph.org.uk - 5220508πŸ“· 3

Historic houses Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Keep

Keep β€” a historic house in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

πŸ‘Άβ†— wakefield.gov.uk
Pontefract CastleπŸ“· 5

Castles Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Pontefract Castle

Pontefract Castle β€” castle in West Yorkshire, England, UK.

πŸ‘Άβ†— wakefield.gov.uk
All Saints' Church, Pontefract - geograph.org.uk - 8179800πŸ“· 3

Historic houses Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

King's Tower

King's Tower β€” a historic house in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

πŸ‘Άβ†— wakefield.gov.uk
All Saints' Church, Pontefract - geograph.org.uk - 8179800πŸ“· 3

Historic houses Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

St Clement's Chapel

St Clement's Chapel β€” a historic house in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ‘Άβ†— wakefield.gov.uk

Where to eat & stay near Battle of Chequer Field

Places to stay

Fryston Lane - geograph.org.uk - 5734216πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Oakland Hill Estate

Oakland Hill Estate β€” a caravan park in england yorkshire.

Wentbridge House Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 2281010πŸ“· 6

Hotels Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Wentbridge Hotel

Wentbridge Hotel β€” a hotel in england yorkshire.

Static caravan in Nostell Priory Holiday Park - geograph.org.uk - 5490126πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Nostell Holiday Park

Nostell Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england yorkshire.

Agbrigg Common - geograph.org.uk - 5958181πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Heath Common Travelers Site

Heath Common Travelers Site β€” a caravan park in england yorkshire.

Oulton Hall Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 6986748πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Oulton Hall Hotel

Oulton Hall Hotel β€” a hotel in england yorkshire.

β†— oultonhallhotel.co.uk
The edge of Temple Hirst - geograph.org.uk - 6003625πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Sloop Inn Campsite

Sloop Inn Campsite β€” a campsite in england yorkshire.

Places to eat & drink

The Horse Vaults Public House, Horsefair - geograph.org.uk - 4190496πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

The Horse Vaults Public House

The Horse Vaults Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

The Ponty Tavern - geograph.org.uk - 7703072πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

The Green Dragon Public House

The Green Dragon Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Barracks Business Centre - geograph.org.uk - 6019211πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Pontefract Barracks

Pontefract Barracks in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Ye Olde Fish Shop in Kippax - geograph.org.uk - 7835576πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

The Commercial

The Commercial in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

The Old Tree Inn, Kippax High Street - geograph.org.uk - 7835584πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Old Tree Inn

Old Tree Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

The Moorgate, a Sam Smith's Pub in Kippax - geograph.org.uk - 2267761πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

The Moorgate

The Moorgate in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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Forts Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Battle Flat

Battle Flat is a fort in the United Kingdom.

β†— historic-uk.com
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Forts Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

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Battle of Boroughbridge is a fort in the United Kingdom.

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Forts Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Battle of Bramham Moor

Battle of Bramham Moor is a fort in the United Kingdom.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Battle of Chequer Field?
Battle of Chequer Field is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF8 2TE), in the parish of Wakefield, unparished area.
What is Battle of Chequer Field?
Battle of Chequer Field is a fort in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Battle of Chequer Field?
The nearest railway station is Pontefract Baghill, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF8 2TE.
How do I get to Battle of Chequer Field?
The nearest railway station is Pontefract Baghill, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF8 2TE.