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Kirkstall, Yorkshire

Kirkstall is a former village that is now a suburb of Leeds, Yorkshire, in the West Riding. Kirskstall Abbey was founded in the 12th century by Cistercian monks. It is within the council area of Leeds.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: West Riding
Lat, Long: 53.815282,-1.600997
Grid Reference: SE 2636 3551
Council Area: Leeds CA
Strategic Authority Area: West Yorkshire SA
Police Area: West Yorkshire PA

GBPN ID: 24878
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Kirkstall,_Yorkshire_24878

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