
What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: St. Giles St. Giles was founded in the early twelfth century and became the parish church in 1789. The present building is mainly eighteenth century with medieval remains.
St. Giles, Pontefract, established in the early twelfth century, became a significant parish church in 1789 and showcases architectural elements from both medieval and eighteenth-century periods, reflecting its enduring role in local religious life.
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