East Bar Boundary Stone - Leeds, UK
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dtrebilc
N 53° 47.720 W 001° 32.120
30U E 596475 N 5961745
This stone marked the eastern boundary of Leeds in Medieval times.
Waymark Code: WMQXXJ
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/12/2016
Views: 2
Leeds originally had 6 similar boundary stones but only 3 now survive.
This eastern stone is now incorporated into the boundary wall of Leeds Minster which stands on one of the oldest roads into the centre of Leeds.
The stone would probably have been incorporated into a gateway on the old road.
There is a blue plaque next to the stone with the following text.
LEEDS CIVIC TRUST
EAST BAR
This ancient stone
marked the eastern
boundary of the
medieval town
of Leeds.
Type of survey mark: Carved stone
What indicators are near the mark to help people identify where it is located?:
It is in the boundary wall of Leeds Minster on Kirkgate and has a blue plaque next to it.
What property is this mark defining?:
The medieval town of Leeds
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