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Nevisons Leap, Pontefract

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Ferrybridge Road, Pontefract, WF8 2PG (View on Google Map)

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Large community pub whose name commemorates the place nearby where highwayman "Swift Nick", John, Jack or Jim Nevison is alleged to have leapt a ravine on his horse as he rode from Kent to York in 1676 - no it wasn't actually Dick Turpin 50 years later. Blue plaque is actually on rock face outside Prince of WWMC just down the road.

Planning application Wakefield 23/02023/FUL | Change of use from Public House with First floor flat to 3 no. retail units with 2 no. First floor flats. Applied for 23 Oct 2023. Approved Oct 2024.

Historic Interest

Where highwayman Nick Nevison leapt a ravine

Information for this venue is provided by the Wakefield Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Wakefield District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
WAK/000299
Asset of Community Value
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