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Pontefract (derivation is “broken bridge” (''pons+fractus''), Norman ''Pontefracto'') is an ancient market town (now industrialised) in West [[Yorkshire]], [[England]], south-east of [[Leeds]], known in medieval history for its castle, and in later times for a flat round liquorice confection called a “Pontefract (or Pomfret) Cake”.

'''Pontefract''' (derivation is “broken bridge” (''pons+fractus''), Norman ''Pontefracto'') is an ancient market town (now industrialised) in West [[Yorkshire]], [[England]], south-east of [[Leeds]], known in medieval history for its castle, and in later times for a flat round liquorice confection called a “Pontefract (or Pomfret) Cake”.

A common pronunciation of the town is “pumfr’t”. The exact whereabouts of the original bridge is debated.

A common pronunciation of the town is “pumfr’t”. The exact whereabouts of the original bridge is debated.