Pontefract black plaque — Report the wrong picture

What is recorded here

This black commemorative plaque records: The Broken Bridge. This building was erected in the 1960s on the site of one of Pontefract's oldest houses. It had a Georgian or early Victorian facade, behind which there was an earlier house, dating back to at least 1680. The name Pontefract derives from the Latin words Pontus Fractus, which means 'broken bridge'. The bridge is thought to have been at Ferrybridge. These premises were refurbished by J. D. Wetherspoon in June 2010.

Pontefract's name originates from Latin "Pontus Fractus," meaning 'broken bridge,' referring to a historic bridge at Ferrybridge; the site has housed structures dating back to at least 1680, showcasing its enduring significance.

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