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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · East Midlands

Seldom Seen Engine House

In or near Aston cum Aughton.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Seldom Seen Engine House — a historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Seldom Seen Engine House - geograph.org.uk - 591490

Dave Bevis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Roundhouse Halt · 4.6 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Seldom Seen Engine House is a historic house located in england-east-midlands, 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: Moss Valley SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Seldom Seen Engine House is a historic structure located in the East Midlands. It is notable for its role in the region's industrial heritage, specifically related to steam power and engineering. The building is listed, reflecting its architectural and historical significance.

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

Coordinates
53.3152, -1.3694
County
Derbyshire
Parish
Eckington
Postcode
S21 4GS
Parliamentary constituency
North East Derbyshire
Nearest railway station
Roundhouse Halt4.6 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Seldom Seen Engine House?
Seldom Seen Engine House is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S21 4GS), in the parish of Eckington.
What is Seldom Seen Engine House?
Seldom Seen Engine House — a historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Seldom Seen Engine House?
The nearest railway station is Roundhouse Halt, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode S21 4GS.
Is Seldom Seen Engine House a protected site?
Yes — Seldom Seen Engine House is part of the Moss Valley SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Seldom Seen Engine House?
The nearest railway station is Roundhouse Halt, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S21 4GS.