Historic houses · East Midlands
Seldom Seen Engine House
In or near Aston cum Aughton.
Seldom Seen Engine House — a historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

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.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3152, -1.3694
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- North East Derbyshire
- Parish
- Eckington
- Postcode
- S21 4GS
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Derbyshire
- Nearest railway station
- Roundhouse Halt — 4.6 km
- Official site
- www.derbyshire.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2883578539 (ODbL)
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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.