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.

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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.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6981, -1.3002
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- Wakefield, unparished area
- Postcode
- WF8 2JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
- Nearest railway station
- Pontefract Monkhill — 0.3 km
Sources
- osm: w906070617 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17643921 (CC0)
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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.