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About Fortress Close
Fortress Close is a street located in the town of Pontefract. It uses the postcode WF8 4GG. The street has a length of approximately 133 metres.
Fortress Close is located within the Wakefield District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of the UK.
Fortress Close has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 41807303 in the National Street Gazetteer.
Fortress Close is located within the county of West Yorkshire, situated in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of the UK. It's 160.21 miles North from central London., 11.7 miles South East from Leeds, 14.23 miles North West from Doncaster and 20.37 miles South West from York.
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Eldroth Road
15th April 2024
I wondered if anyone has any old pictures of Wenning Bank House in the 1940’s and also Lane Side before of the same era .. we visited today with my Mum in law as she used to live at both these properties. Also any photos of the schools around that time .. thank you.
Can You Help?Napps Way
15th April 2024
Why is the road called Napps Way (belonging to Napp, but minus an
apostrophe as is usual with such nomenclature)? Moreover, who or
what is, or was, “Napp” in the respective, possessive case?
Several years ago, I met an elderly man (probably in his late-eighties)
who lives on Bentham Drive, Liverpool 16, and during a conversation
with him whilst in a Northwest Passenger Transport Ambulance on the
way to the former RLUH (Royal Liverpool University Hospital), he told
me that he could remember (when he was a boy, living in Childwall,
Liverpool 16) that, “Where Napps Way is now, during WW2, there was
a two-man gun emplacement on the, then, open land to protect the
railway line passing over Childwall Valley Road - next to the railway
bridge - when suddenly, as they were loading a live “shell” into the gun’s
breach, the aforementioned “shell” accidentally exploded in the gun’s
breach killing both of the two soldiers, that had been manning the gun,
instantly! (Very sad, of course, but could - perhaps - two ghosts relating
to those two, very unfortunately and prematurely-killed soldiers have
haunted that place of their deaths ever since - and have any residents
of Napps Way - formerly and in its latest incarnation - seen two, WW2
(uniformed) soldiers unexpectedly appear in or near their homes?)
Mauritius Road
15th April 2024
Why is Mauritius Road so called, since when and by whom? Does Greenwich have any particular links with Mauritius? Very interested to know. 🤞🏼
Can You Help?Estate Agents near Fortress Close
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Enfields | 2 Alamo House, Sessions House Yard, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1BN | Visit Website |
| Enfields Luxe | 1 Alamo House, Pontefract, WF8 1BN | Visit Website |
| Park Row Properties | 18 Cornmarket, Pontefract WF8 1BJ | Visit Website |
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Location Details
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| Latitude | 53.698754 |
| Longitude | -1.312901 |
| OS Easting (X): | 445358 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 422723 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SE454227 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for Fortress Close
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| Police Force: West Yorkshire |
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Frequently asked Questions for Fortress Close
What Council (Local Authority) is Fortress Close in?
Fortress Close is located within the local authority area of Wakefield Council which is a Metropolitan District.
What Parish Council is Fortress Close in?
Fortress Close is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Fortress Close in?
Fortress Close is located within the ward of Pontefract North.
What County is Fortress Close in?
Fortress Close is located within the ceremonial county of West Yorkshire.
What Constituency is Fortress Close in?
Fortress Close is located within the constituency of Normanton &Pontefract and Castleford.
What Part of the UK is Fortress Close in?
Fortress Close is located within the Yorkshire and The Humber region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Fortress Close in?
Fortress Close is located within the West Yorkshire Council area.
What Police Force area is Fortress Close in?
Fortress Close is located within the West Yorkshire Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Fortress Close
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Sunset and Sunrise times for Fortress Close , WF8 4GG
| Sunrise | 05:41 |
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| Sunset | 20:25 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Fortress Close, WF8 4GG
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bingley Samos 24 April 2024 at 19:00 (23.85 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Partly cloudy (day) |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 5.9°C (62.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (1 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00059689 |
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| ONS Area Name | Self-Sufficient Retirement |
| Average Age | 44.61 |
| Area Population | 1522.00 |
| Male Population | 769.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 753.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 35 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01011841 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wakefield 015D |
| SOA Code: | 5e |
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| MSOA Code: | E02002452 |
| MSOA Name: | Wakefield 015 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Pontefract |
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| Flying Horse Yard, Salter Row, Pontefract, WF8 4PQ |
| 01977600696 |
| Distance: 0.38 Miles |
| Directions from Fortress Close to Iceland Pontefract |
| Morrisons Pontefract |
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| Stuart Road, Pontefract WF8 1BT |
| 01977 600808 |
| Distance: 0.4 Miles |
| Directions from Fortress Close to Morrisons Pontefract |
| Tesco Pontefract Superstore |
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| 12 Cornmarket, Pontefract, WF8 1BJ |
| 0345 677 9540 |
| Distance: 0.44 Miles |
| Directions from Fortress Close to Tesco Pontefract Superstore |
| Asda Pontefract |
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| Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, WF8 4BW |
| 01977 696900 |
| Distance: 0.53 Miles |
| Directions from Fortress Close to Asda Pontefract |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01977 - Pontefract |
| Area Code: 01924 - Wakefield |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Wakefield |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, Wood Street, Wakefield &WF1 2HQ |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01924 306 090 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Normanton &Pontefract and Castleford |
| The Member of Parliament is Yvette Cooper |
| Details for the MP Yvette Cooper on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Yvette Cooper on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Yvette Cooper won with a majority of 1,276 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 84,527 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Pontefract North Ward |
| Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Willow Green Academy
Address: Willow Green Academy, Hampden Close, Ferrybridge, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8PT
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: 01977722487
Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
Address: Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School, Orchard Head Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2NJ
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01977723495
Cherry Tree Academy
Address: Cherry Tree Academy, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01977704138
Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Address: Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01977798303
Cherry Tree Academy
Address: Cherry Tree Academy, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact:
De Lacy Primary School
Address: De Lacy Primary School, Chequerfield Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2TG
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: 01977722620
The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School
Address: The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School, Carleton Road, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NP
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: 01977600368
Carleton Park Junior and Infant School
Address: Carleton Park Junior and Infant School, Moxon Close, Carleton Park, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3PT
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 01977722615
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School
Address: Larks Hill Junior and Infant School, Larks Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4RJ
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01977722845
St Giles C of E Academy
Address: St Giles C of E Academy, St Giles C of E Academy, Skinner Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1HG
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: 01977794179
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Address: Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School, Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4BW
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: 01977703270
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Newgate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4AA
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Carleton High School
Address: Carleton High School, Green Lane, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NW
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 01977781555
The King's School
Address: The King's School, Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JF
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01977601701
England Higher Schools
New College Pontefract
Address: New College Pontefract, Park Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QR
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: 01977702139
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Fortress Close
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Fortress Close
NORTHGATE SURGERY
Address: NORTHGATE SURGERY, NORTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1NF
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 703635
STUART ROAD
Address: THE SURGERY, STUART ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4PQ
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 703437
FRIARWOOD SURGERY
Address: CARLETON GLEN, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1SU
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 704777
ELIZABETH COURT SURGERY
Address: ELIZABETH DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 3TG
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: :
CASTLEFORD (LVS) - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 175 FRYSTON ROAD, CASTLEFORD, WF10 3LP
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: :
FRYSTON ROAD SURGERY
Address: 175 FRYSTON ROAD, AIREDALE, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 3LP
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Fortress Close
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Fortress Close
NORTHGATE SURGERY
Address: NORTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1NF
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 15 WOOLMARKET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AZ
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 14 WOOLMARKET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AZ
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
BROSGILL OPTICIANS - PONTEFRACT
Address: 4 MARKET PLACE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AX
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
SITE FOR SORE EYES (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 19 FRONT STREET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1DA
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
BAYFIELDS OPTICIANS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 32 ROPERGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1LY
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Pontefract Tanshelf Station is 0.40 miles away.
Address: Pontefract Tanshelf station, Park Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QA
Pontefract Tanshelf is situated on the Pontefract line and is managed by Northern.
Pontefract Tanshelf Station is an unstaffed station.
Directions from Fortress Close to Pontefract Tanshelf Rail Station
Pontefract Monkhill Station is 0.42 miles away.
Address: Pontefract Monkhill station, Monkhill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2NX
Pontefract Monkhill is situated on the Pontefract line and is managed by Northern.
Pontefract Monkhill Station is an unstaffed station.
Directions from Fortress Close to Pontefract Monkhill Rail Station