Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Idol Stone
In or near Denton.
Idol Stone — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Allan Friswell — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ben Rhydding · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Idol Stone 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BRADFORD PENNINE GATEWAY
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Idol Stone is an archaeological site located in Yorkshire. It is notable for its historical significance, although specific details about its age and context are not provided. The site contributes to the understanding of ancient practices in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.9095, -1.7995
- District
- Bradford
- Parish
- Ilkley
- Postcode
- LS29 8BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Keighley and Ilkley
- Nearest railway station
- Ben Rhydding — 1.8 km
Sources
- osm: node/747747867 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Idol Stone?
- Idol Stone is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS29 8BT), in the parish of Ilkley.
- What is Idol Stone?
- Idol Stone — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Idol Stone?
- The nearest railway station is Ben Rhydding, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS29 8BT.
- Is Idol Stone a protected site?
- Yes — Idol Stone is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the BRADFORD PENNINE GATEWAY National Nature Reserve.
- Is Idol Stone free to visit?
- Yes, Idol Stone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Idol Stone?
- The nearest railway station is Ben Rhydding, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS29 8BT.