Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Lanshaw Delves
In or near Denton.
Lanshaw Delves — a archaeological 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
- Nearest railway station
- Ben Rhydding · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Lanshaw Delves 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
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lanshaw Delves is an archaeological site located in Yorkshire. It is known for its historical significance, revealing insights into past human activity in the region. The site contributes to the understanding of the area's archaeological heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.9048, -1.8061
- District
- Bradford
- Parish
- Ilkley
- Postcode
- LS29 8BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Keighley and Ilkley
- Nearest railway station
- Ben Rhydding — 2.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/29457180 (ODbL)
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Ashlar Chair
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Leaning Stoop
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Little Skirtful of Stones
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Cranshaw Thorn Hill
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lanshaw Delves?
- Lanshaw Delves is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS29 8BT), in the parish of Ilkley.
- What is Lanshaw Delves?
- Lanshaw Delves — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lanshaw Delves?
- The nearest railway station is Ben Rhydding, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS29 8BT.
- Is Lanshaw Delves a protected site?
- Yes — Lanshaw Delves is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the BRADFORD PENNINE GATEWAY National Nature Reserve.
- Is Lanshaw Delves free to visit?
- Yes, Lanshaw Delves is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lanshaw Delves?
- The nearest railway station is Ben Rhydding, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS29 8BT.