Potterton, West Yorkshire facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Potterton |
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 West wing of Potterton Hall |
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 Potterton
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| OS grid reference | SE402388 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LEEDS |
| Postcode district | LS14/LS15 |
| Dialling code | 0113 |
| Police | West Yorkshire |
| Fire | West Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Potterton is a small, quiet place called a hamlet in West Yorkshire, England. It's located about 1.5 kilometers (or 1 mile) north of Barwick-in-Elmet and is part of the big City of Leeds. Even though it's small, Potterton has a rich history that goes way back! It's also super easy to get to, being close to a main road (the A64 road) and a big motorway (the A1(M) motorway). Leeds city centre is only about 7 miles away!
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A Glimpse into Potterton's Past
Potterton has been around for a very long time! It was even mentioned in the famous Domesday Book. This book was like a giant survey ordered by William the Conqueror way back in 1086. It listed all the towns and villages in England! In the Domesday Book, Potterton was part of an area called the Wapentake of Skyrack and belonged to someone named Earl Edwin.
What's in a Name?
The name "Potterton" itself tells us a bit about its history. It's thought to come from "Pottere Tun," which means "The Potter's farmstead." This suggests that long ago, there might have been a potter or a group of potters living and working here.
Special Places in Potterton
Potterton is home to some interesting historical sites.
Potterton Hall
The west wing of Potterton Hall is a very important building. It was given a special status in 1982 as a Grade II* listed building. This means it's considered a building of great historical or architectural importance and is protected. It's like a national treasure!
The Deserted Village
Just south of the current hamlet of Potterton, you can find the remains of a deserted medieval village. This means that a village used to be there during the Middle Ages, but for some reason, everyone left. Today, you can still see many "earthworks," which are shapes and mounds in the ground that show where old buildings and roads used to be. There's also a "Holloway," which is a path or road that has sunk over time because of lots of people and animals walking on it. This whole area is protected as an "ancient monument," so it's very important for understanding history.
