Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Iron Age site
In or near Grimethorpe.
Iron Age site — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Moorthorpe · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Iron Age site 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: Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Iron Age site in Yorkshire is an archaeological location significant for its historical insights into Iron Age settlement and culture. It provides valuable evidence of social and economic practices from this era, contributing to our understanding of prehistoric Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.5892, -1.3441
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- South Kirkby and Moorthorpe
- Postcode
- WF9 3EW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Normanton and Hemsworth
- Nearest railway station
- Moorthorpe — 2.7 km
Sources
- osm: way/187471277 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Iron Age site?
- Iron Age site is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF9 3EW), in the parish of South Kirkby and Moorthorpe.
- What is Iron Age site?
- Iron Age site — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Iron Age site?
- The nearest railway station is Moorthorpe, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF9 3EW.
- Is Iron Age site a protected site?
- Yes — Iron Age site is part of the Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Iron Age site free to visit?
- Yes, Iron Age site is free to enter.
- How do I get to Iron Age site?
- The nearest railway station is Moorthorpe, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF9 3EW.