Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Burton Tank Ramp
In or near Burton upon Stather.
Burton Tank Ramp — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Graham Hogg — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Scunthorpe · 8.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Burton Tank Ramp 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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Official information
The Burton Tank Ramp is a historical WWII slipway located on the River Trent, used for testing amphibious tanks and military equipment. It features several concrete platforms and railway sleepers, showcasing its significance in military history and engineering. The site is now recognized as a Grade II Listed Building for its architectural and historical interest.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Burton Tank Ramp is an archaeological site located in Yorkshire. It features a well-preserved tank ramp, an example of military engineering from the 20th century. The site reflects the historical significance of military infrastructure in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.6601, -0.6907
- District
- North Lincolnshire
- Parish
- Burton upon Stather
- Postcode
- DN15 9DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scunthorpe
- Nearest railway station
- Scunthorpe — 8.6 km
- Official site
- burtonstatherheritage.org
Sources
- osm: way/212482949 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burton Tank Ramp?
- Burton Tank Ramp is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN15 9DJ), in the parish of Burton upon Stather.
- What is Burton Tank Ramp?
- Burton Tank Ramp — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Burton Tank Ramp?
- The nearest railway station is Scunthorpe, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN15 9DJ.
- Is Burton Tank Ramp a protected site?
- Yes — Burton Tank Ramp is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Burton Tank Ramp free to visit?
- Yes, Burton Tank Ramp is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burton Tank Ramp?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DN15 9DJ. It sits within the Scunthorpe parliamentary constituency.