Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Aket Coal Pits
In or near Burnsall.
Aket Coal Pits — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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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.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0701, -1.9089
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Appletreewick
- Postcode
- BD23 5ED
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
Sources
- osm: way/177389282 (ODbL)
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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.