Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Old Ironstone Pits
In or near Darton.
Old Ironstone Pits — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Neil Theasby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Clayton West · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Old Ironstone 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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Place summary
Old Ironstone Pits are archaeological sites located in Yorkshire. They represent significant remnants of the ironstone mining industry, showcasing the region's industrial heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.6140, -1.5995
- District
- Kirklees
- Parish
- Denby Dale
- Postcode
- HD8 9QX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ossett and Denby Dale
- Nearest railway station
- Clayton West — 2 km
Sources
- osm: way/295500985 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Ironstone Pits?
- Old Ironstone Pits is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD8 9QX), in the parish of Denby Dale.
- What is Old Ironstone Pits?
- Old Ironstone Pits — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Ironstone Pits?
- The nearest railway station is Clayton West, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode HD8 9QX.
- Is Old Ironstone Pits free to visit?
- Yes, Old Ironstone Pits is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Ironstone Pits?
- The nearest railway station is Clayton West, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HD8 9QX.