Historic houses · South West England
Rattlebrook Peat Works
In or near Lydford.
Rattlebrook Peat Works — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton · 8.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Rattlebrook Peat Works is a historic house located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Rattlebrook Head Peat Works is a historical site that showcases the remains of a peat production facility that operated from the late 19th century until the early 20th century. Visitors can explore the remnants of the peat works, including various structures and the surrounding landscape that reflects its industrial past.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Dartmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rattlebrook Peat Works is a historic site located in South-West England. It is notable for its significance in the peat extraction industry. The works reflect the region's industrial heritage and contribute to the understanding of local resource utilisation.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.6655, -4.0392
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton — 8 km
- Official site
- dartmoorexplorations.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/10686741782 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rattlebrook Peat Works?
- Rattlebrook Peat Works is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is Rattlebrook Peat Works?
- Rattlebrook Peat Works — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rattlebrook Peat Works?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 8.0 km away. Its coordinates are 50.6655°, -4.0392°.
- Is Rattlebrook Peat Works a protected site?
- Yes — Rattlebrook Peat Works is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.