Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
1847/8 lead mning
In or near Hawkswick.
1847/8 lead mning — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Trevor Littlewood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
1847/8 lead mning is a archaeological located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wharfe SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Wharfedale SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The 1847/8 lead mining site is an archaeological location in North-West England. It represents significant industrial activity from the 19th century, highlighting the region's historical mining practices. The site provides insights into lead extraction methods used during this period.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.1631, -2.0552
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Kettlewell with Starbotton
- Postcode
- BD23 5JF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
Sources
- osm: way/637565876 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is 1847/8 lead mning?
- 1847/8 lead mning is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 5JF), in the parish of Kettlewell with Starbotton.
- What is 1847/8 lead mning?
- 1847/8 lead mning — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to 1847/8 lead mning?
- Drivers can use postcode BD23 5JF.
- Is 1847/8 lead mning a protected site?
- Yes — 1847/8 lead mning is part of the River Wharfe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Upper Wharfedale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is 1847/8 lead mning free to visit?
- Yes, 1847/8 lead mning is free to enter.
- How do I get to 1847/8 lead mning?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 5JF. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.