Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Scammonden Stanza Stones
In or near Ripponden.
Scammonden Stanza Stones — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
John Slater — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Slaithwaite · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Scammonden Stanza Stones is a memorial 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Scammonden Stanza Stones are a series of memorial stones located in Yorkshire. They feature engraved poetry and were created as part of a public art project. The stones serve as both a tribute to the landscape and an exploration of the relationship between nature and literature.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6452, -1.9166
- District
- Calderdale
- Parish
- Ripponden
- Postcode
- HD3 3FR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Calder Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Slaithwaite — 3.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/8707503572 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scammonden Stanza Stones?
- Scammonden Stanza Stones is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD3 3FR), in the parish of Ripponden.
- What is Scammonden Stanza Stones?
- Scammonden Stanza Stones — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Scammonden Stanza Stones?
- The nearest railway station is Slaithwaite, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode HD3 3FR.
- Is Scammonden Stanza Stones a protected site?
- Yes — Scammonden Stanza Stones is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Scammonden Stanza Stones free to visit?
- Yes, Scammonden Stanza Stones is free to enter.
- How do I get to Scammonden Stanza Stones?
- The nearest railway station is Slaithwaite, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HD3 3FR.