Battlefields & battle sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Saw Wood
In or near Scarcroft.
Saw Wood in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cross Gates · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Saw Wood is a registered historic battlefield in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Britain's battlefields range from the medieval clashes of the Wars of the Roses to the Civil War sieges and the 1745 Jacobite Rising at Culloden — most are open landscapes with interpretive trails and battle-monument markers.
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Place summary
Saw Wood is a battlefield located in Yorkshire. It is recognised for its historical significance in military engagements. The site contributes to the understanding of the region's wartime history.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8472, -1.4178
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Barwick in Elmet and Scholes
- Postcode
- LS15 4NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wetherby and Easingwold
- Nearest railway station
- Cross Gates — 5.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24658684 (CC0)
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Wendell Hill Iron Age Ditch & Bank
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Oaklands Manor
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Maypole
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Barwick-in-Elmet War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km

Norwood Bottoms
Wildlife reserves · 2.5 km

Kirklees Way
Military museums · 2.6 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Saw Wood?
- Saw Wood is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS15 4NH), in the parish of Barwick in Elmet and Scholes.
- What is Saw Wood?
- Saw Wood in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Saw Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Cross Gates, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS15 4NH.
- Is Saw Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Saw Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Saw Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Cross Gates, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS15 4NH.