Wentbridge West Yorkshire Map

About Wentbridge

Wentbridge, a quiet hamlet in West Yorkshire, invites contemplation with its gentle contours and the murmur of passing waters. It lies 5.6 km south-south-east of Pontefract (from Pontefract: bearing 147°T, OS grid SE 488 173), and is situated north-east of Thorpe Audlin village. The ancient King's Cross Inn, a landmark of considerable age, stands as a silent witness to centuries of travellers who have paused in this tranquil spot, its weathered stones absorbing the soft light that often bathes the surrounding fields. The air here carries a faint, earthy scent, mingled with the distant hum of agricultural life, a subtle reminder of the land's enduring fertility. A small, unassuming stream, a tributary of the River Went, winds its way through the landscape, its quiet flow echoing the unhurried pace of life in Wentbridge. The houses, a modest collection of stone and brick, seem to settle comfortably into the terrain, their chimneys sending thin plumes of smoke into the wide, often pale, Yorkshire sky.

About This Wentbridge Map Page

Explore Wentbridge, West Yorkshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.650030, -1.262756. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.