Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Malham Peat Pits
In or near Burnsall.
Malham Peat Pits — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
John Slater — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bolton Abbey · 5.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Malham Peat Pits 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: 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
Malham Peat Pits are archaeological sites located in Yorkshire. They are significant for their preserved layers of peat, which provide insights into past environmental conditions and human activity. The pits are of particular interest to researchers studying the region's ecological history.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0243, -1.8935
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Barden
- Postcode
- BD23 6DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Bolton Abbey — 5.4 km
Sources
- osm: way/720484559 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Malham Peat Pits?
- Malham Peat Pits is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 6DJ), in the parish of Barden.
- What is Malham Peat Pits?
- Malham Peat Pits — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Malham Peat Pits?
- The nearest railway station is Bolton Abbey, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23 6DJ.
- Is Malham Peat Pits a protected site?
- Yes — Malham Peat Pits is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Malham Peat Pits free to visit?
- Yes, Malham Peat Pits is free to enter.
- How do I get to Malham Peat Pits?
- The nearest railway station is Bolton Abbey, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 6DJ.