Archaeological sites · North West England
Kinsey Cave
In or near Giggleswick.
Kinsey Cave — archaeological in england north west. Operated by Historic England.
Karl and Ali — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Settle · 2.5 km
About
Kinsey Cave is a archaeological located in england north west. Operated by Historic England. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Giggleswick Scar and Kinsey Cave SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kinsey Cave is an archaeological site located in North-West England. It is known for its significant historical findings, which provide insights into early human activity in the region. The cave's geological features and artefacts contribute to its importance in the study of prehistoric life. Visitors can explore the area, which offers a glimpse into the past and the natural landscape surrounding it.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.0867, -2.3004
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Giggleswick
- Postcode
- BD24 0DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Settle — 2.5 km
Sources
- osm: w1331599459 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17905089 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kinsey Cave?
- Kinsey Cave is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD24 0DJ), in the parish of Giggleswick.
- What is Kinsey Cave?
- Kinsey Cave — archaeological in england north west. Operated by Historic England.
- How do I get to Kinsey Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Settle, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD24 0DJ.
- Is Kinsey Cave a protected site?
- Yes — Kinsey Cave is part of the Giggleswick Scar and Kinsey Cave SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Kinsey Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Settle, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD24 0DJ.