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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber

old leaad mining shafts

In or near Hawkswick.

Free admission

old leaad mining shafts — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Park Gill. - geograph.org.uk - 101177

Steve Partridge — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

old leaad mining shafts is a archaeological located in england-north-west, 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: River Wharfe SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Wharfedale SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Old lead mining shafts located in North-West England represent significant archaeological sites. These remnants offer insights into the region's mining history and its industrial past. The shafts are indicative of the lead mining practices prevalent in the area.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.1566, -2.0514
Parish
Kettlewell with Starbotton
Postcode
BD23 5HX
Parliamentary constituency
Skipton and Ripon

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Frequently asked questions

Where is old leaad mining shafts?
old leaad mining shafts is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 5HX), in the parish of Kettlewell with Starbotton.
What is old leaad mining shafts?
old leaad mining shafts — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to old leaad mining shafts?
Drivers can use postcode BD23 5HX.
Is old leaad mining shafts a protected site?
Yes — old leaad mining shafts is part of the River Wharfe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Upper Wharfedale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is old leaad mining shafts free to visit?
Yes, old leaad mining shafts is free to enter.
How do I get to old leaad mining shafts?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 5HX. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.