Cemeteries · Yorkshire & the Humber
Altofts Cemetery
Altofts Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Normanton · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Altofts Cemetery is a cemetery in Yorkshire of architectural and local-history note. It sits within the Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Normanton, about 1.3 km away. Postcode area WF6.
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From the Wikipedia article
Altofts is a village in the civil parish of Normanton and Altofts, in the City of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. It lies 5 miles (8 km) north-east from the centre of Wakefield and less than 1 mile (1.6 km) north-west of Normanton. The M62 runs close to the village to the north-east, and the Aire and Calder Navigation to the north-west. It is part of the ward of Altofts and Whitwood, which also includes the western part of Castleford.
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Background
History
The name Altofts derives from the Old English aldtofts meaning 'the old curtilages'. Altofts was formerly a township in the parish of Normanton, in 1866 Altofts became a separate civil parish, in 1894 Altofts became an urban district, on 1 April 1938 the district and parish was abolished and merged with Normanton. In 1931 the parish had a population of 4981.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7092, -1.4362
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- Normanton and Altofts
- Postcode
- WF6 2SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
- Nearest railway station
- Normanton — 1.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Altofts Cemetery?
- Altofts Cemetery is in Yorkshire & the Humber, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.7092°, -1.4362°. The nearest railway station is Normanton, around 1.3 km away.
- Is Altofts Cemetery free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Altofts Cemetery is free.