Caves · Yorkshire & the Humber
Fossil Pot
In or near Burnsall.
Fossil Pot — a cave broad in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
John Illingworth — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Fossil Pot is a cave broad located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
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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
Fossil Pot is a cave located in Yorkshire. It is known for its geological significance, particularly for the fossils that can be found within its structure. The site attracts interest from both researchers and visitors keen on exploring its natural history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.0985, -1.9744
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Grassington
- Postcode
- BD23 5EQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
Sources
- wikidata: Q136454400 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fossil Pot?
- Fossil Pot is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 5EQ), in the parish of Grassington.
- What is Fossil Pot?
- Fossil Pot — a cave broad in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fossil Pot?
- Drivers can use postcode BD23 5EQ.
- Is Fossil Pot a protected site?
- Yes — Fossil Pot is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Fossil Pot free to visit?
- Yes, Fossil Pot is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fossil Pot?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 5EQ. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.