What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Baxtergate. First mentioned 1421. The street of the bakers. Recorded plaque organisation: Rotary International.
Baxtergate in Pontefract is named for its historical association with bakeries and has been documented since 1421, reflecting the medieval importance of bread-making in urban centers.
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