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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Cat Stones

In or near Ripponden.

Cat Stones β€” archaeological in england north west.

Permissive path across Cat Moss - geograph.org.uk - 3814418

John Slater β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Littleborough Β· 6.0 km

About

Cat Stones is a archaeological located in england north west. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Cat Stones is an archaeological site located in North-West England. It features a series of ancient stone structures, which are of interest to both historians and archaeologists. The site offers insight into prehistoric human activity in the region. Visitors can explore the area and appreciate its historical significance.

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

Coordinates
53.6518, -2.0052
District
Calderdale
Parish
Ripponden
Postcode
HX6 4BS
Parliamentary constituency
Calder Valley
Nearest railway station
Littleborough β€” 6 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Cat Stones

Places to stay

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Hostels Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Mankinholes Youth Hostel

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Old Bridge Inn

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Restaurants Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

The Rose

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Kershaw House

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Queen's HotelπŸ“· 3

Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Queen's Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cat Stones?
Cat Stones is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode HX6 4BS), in the parish of Ripponden.
What is Cat Stones?
Cat Stones β€” archaeological in england north west.
How do I get to Cat Stones?
The nearest railway station is Littleborough, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode HX6 4BS.
Is Cat Stones a protected site?
Yes β€” Cat Stones is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Cat Stones?
The nearest railway station is Littleborough, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HX6 4BS.