Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
old quarry
In or near Burnsall.
old quarry — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Chris Heaton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Embsay · 7.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
old quarry 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: West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cracoe Reef Knolls SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Old Quarry is an archaeological site located in North-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and the insights it offers into past geological and human activities.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.0436, -2.0070
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Thorpe
- Postcode
- BD23 5HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Embsay — 7.7 km
Sources
- osm: way/126098363 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is old quarry?
- old quarry is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 5HN), in the parish of Thorpe.
- What is old quarry?
- old quarry — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to old quarry?
- The nearest railway station is Embsay, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23 5HN.
- Is old quarry a protected site?
- Yes — old quarry 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 quarry free to visit?
- Yes, old quarry is free to enter.
- How do I get to old quarry?
- The nearest railway station is Embsay, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 5HN.