Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cracoe Peat Pits
In or near Burnsall.
Cracoe Peat Pits — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Embsay · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cracoe Peat 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: 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
Cracoe Peat Pits are an archaeological site located in North-West England. They are notable for their well-preserved organic materials, which provide insights into past environments and human activity. The site contributes to the understanding of peatland archaeology in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0276, -2.0032
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Thorpe
- Postcode
- BD23 5HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Embsay — 5.9 km
Sources
- osm: way/36731292 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cracoe Peat Pits?
- Cracoe Peat Pits is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 5HN), in the parish of Thorpe.
- What is Cracoe Peat Pits?
- Cracoe Peat Pits — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cracoe Peat Pits?
- The nearest railway station is Embsay, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23 5HN.
- Is Cracoe Peat Pits a protected site?
- Yes — Cracoe Peat Pits is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Cracoe Peat Pits free to visit?
- Yes, Cracoe Peat Pits is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cracoe Peat Pits?
- The nearest railway station is Embsay, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 5HN.