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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Aket Coal Pits

In or near Burnsall.

Free admission

Aket Coal Pits — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Track heading for Grimwith Reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 2010140

Chris Heaton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Aket Coal Pits is a archaeological located in england-yorkshire, 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: West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Aket Coal Pits is an archaeological site located in Yorkshire. It features remnants of historical coal mining activities, providing insight into the region's industrial past. The site is significant for its archaeological value, contributing to the understanding of coal extraction methods used in the area.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.0701, -1.9089
Parish
Appletreewick
Postcode
BD23 5ED
Parliamentary constituency
Skipton and Ripon

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Aket Coal Pits?
Aket Coal Pits is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 5ED), in the parish of Appletreewick.
What is Aket Coal Pits?
Aket Coal Pits — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Aket Coal Pits?
Drivers can use postcode BD23 5ED.
Is Aket Coal Pits a protected site?
Yes — Aket Coal Pits is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
Is Aket Coal Pits free to visit?
Yes, Aket Coal Pits is free to enter.
How do I get to Aket Coal Pits?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 5ED. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.