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Knottingley is a town in Yorkshire, in the West Riding. It lies on the River Aire and was once an inland port and centre for boat building. After 1870, the town became known for glass manufacturing. It forms a contiguous urban area with Ferrybridge to its west. Oliver Cromwell took residence in the town during the three sieges of Pontefract Castle. The town is within the council area of Wakefield.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: West Riding
Lat, Long: 53.709317,-1.241487
Grid Reference: SE 5016 2392
Council Area: Wakefield CA
Strategic Authority Area: West Yorkshire SA
Police Area: West Yorkshire PA
GBPN ID: 25108
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Knottingley,_Yorkshire_25108
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: West Riding
Lat, Long: 53.709317,-1.241487
Grid Reference: SE 5016 2392
Council Area: Wakefield CA
Strategic Authority Area: West Yorkshire SA
Police Area: West Yorkshire PA
GBPN ID: 25108
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Knottingley,_Yorkshire_25108
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