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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber

St John's Priory

In or near Brotherton.

St John's Priory — archaeological in england yorkshire. Operated by Historic England.

Church and Castle viewed from St Johns Priory on a frosty morning - geograph.org.uk - 3298379

derek dye — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Pontefract Monkhill · 0.3 km

About

St John's Priory is a archaeological located in england yorkshire. Operated by Historic England. British historic ruins recorded in OpenStreetMap. Many such sites are scheduled monuments or listed structures.

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Place summary

St John's Priory is an archaeological site located in Yorkshire. It represents the remains of a former monastic complex, providing insight into medieval religious life. The site is notable for its historical significance, reflecting the area's ecclesiastical heritage. Visitors can explore the ruins and learn about the priory's role in the local community during its active years.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.6981, -1.3002
District
Wakefield
Parish
Wakefield, unparished area
Postcode
WF8 2JN
Parliamentary constituency
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
Nearest railway station
Pontefract Monkhill0.3 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St John's Priory?
St John's Priory is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF8 2JN), in the parish of Wakefield, unparished area.
What is St John's Priory?
St John's Priory — archaeological in england yorkshire. Operated by Historic England.
How do I get to St John's Priory?
The nearest railway station is Pontefract Monkhill, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF8 2JN.
How do I get to St John's Priory?
The nearest railway station is Pontefract Monkhill, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF8 2JN.