Suburb in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England
Sandal Magna
Sandal Magna or Sandal is a suburb of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England with a population in 2001 of 5,432.
An ancient settlement, it is the site of Sandal Castle and is mentioned in the Domesday Book. It is 2 miles (3 km) south from Wakefield, 8 miles (13 km) north of Barnsley.
The Battle of Wakefield was fought here in the 15th century during the Wars of the Roses.
How locals move
Getting around Sandal Magna the local way
- Go nextOther easy day trips include Bradford, Saltaire, Haworth and Sheffield.
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