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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Blackstone Edge Coal Pits

In or near Burnsall.

Free admission

Blackstone Edge Coal Pits — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Old coal shaft on the moor - geograph.org.uk - 7760575

Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

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

About

Blackstone Edge Coal Pits 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: Malham-Arncliffe SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Blackstone Edge Coal Pits is an archaeological site located in North-West England. It is notable for its historical significance in coal extraction, reflecting the region's industrial heritage. The site offers insights into the mining practices of the past.

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

Coordinates
54.0605, -2.0408
Parish
Threshfield
Postcode
BD23 5NT
Parliamentary constituency
Skipton and Ripon

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Blackstone Edge Coal Pits?
Blackstone Edge Coal Pits is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 5NT), in the parish of Threshfield.
What is Blackstone Edge Coal Pits?
Blackstone Edge Coal Pits — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Blackstone Edge Coal Pits?
Drivers can use postcode BD23 5NT.
Is Blackstone Edge Coal Pits a protected site?
Yes — Blackstone Edge Coal Pits is part of the Malham-Arncliffe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Blackstone Edge Coal Pits free to visit?
Yes, Blackstone Edge Coal Pits is free to enter.
How do I get to Blackstone Edge Coal Pits?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 5NT. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.