Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
North Rakes Mines
In or near Wath.
North Rakes Mines — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
North Rakes Mines 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Stump Cross Caves SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
North Rakes Mines is an archaeological site located in Yorkshire. It is notable for its historical significance related to mining activities in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0712, -1.8576
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Appletreewick
- Postcode
- HG3 5JL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
Sources
- osm: way/126094516 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Rakes Mines?
- North Rakes Mines is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HG3 5JL), in the parish of Appletreewick.
- What is North Rakes Mines?
- North Rakes Mines — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to North Rakes Mines?
- Drivers can use postcode HG3 5JL.
- Is North Rakes Mines a protected site?
- Yes — North Rakes Mines is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Stump Cross Caves SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is North Rakes Mines free to visit?
- Yes, North Rakes Mines is free to enter.
- How do I get to North Rakes Mines?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HG3 5JL. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.