Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
old coal mine workings
In or near Burnsall.
old coal mine workings — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Mick Garratt — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Embsay · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
old coal mine workings 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: Cracoe Reef Knolls SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The old coal mine workings in Yorkshire are archaeological sites that reflect the region's industrial heritage. These remnants provide insight into the historical methods of coal extraction and the evolution of mining practices in Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.0355, -1.9796
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Thorpe
- Postcode
- BD23 6BJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Embsay — 6.7 km
Sources
- osm: way/96231678 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is old coal mine workings?
- old coal mine workings is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 6BJ), in the parish of Thorpe.
- What is old coal mine workings?
- old coal mine workings — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to old coal mine workings?
- The nearest railway station is Embsay, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23 6BJ.
- Is old coal mine workings a protected site?
- Yes — old coal mine workings is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cracoe Reef Knolls SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is old coal mine workings free to visit?
- Yes, old coal mine workings is free to enter.
- How do I get to old coal mine workings?
- The nearest railway station is Embsay, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 6BJ.