Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Death's Head Rock
In or near Askwith.
Death's Head Rock — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
David Spencer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ben Rhydding · 5.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Death's Head Rock 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
Death's Head Rock is a prehistoric rock carving located on Snowden Carr in North Yorkshire. The carving features several cup marks linked by grooves, resembling a tree, and offers views over the Washburn valley.
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
Death's Head Rock is an archaeological site located in Yorkshire. It is notable for its unique geological formations, which have intrigued researchers and historians alike. The site provides insight into the region's historical landscape and its significance in archaeological studies.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.9569, -1.7303
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Askwith
- Postcode
- LS21 2NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Ben Rhydding — 5.6 km
- Official site
- www.stone-circles.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/7297322090 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Death's Head Rock?
- Death's Head Rock is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS21 2NH), in the parish of Askwith.
- What is Death's Head Rock?
- Death's Head Rock — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Death's Head Rock?
- The nearest railway station is Ben Rhydding, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS21 2NH.
- Is Death's Head Rock a protected site?
- Yes — Death's Head Rock is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Death's Head Rock free to visit?
- Yes, Death's Head Rock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Death's Head Rock?
- The nearest railway station is Ben Rhydding, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS21 2NH.