Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Skelton's Tower
In or near Goathland.
Skelton's Tower — archaeological in england yorkshire.
Scott Robinson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Levisham · 1.9 km
About
Skelton's Tower is a archaeological located in england yorkshire. British historic ruins recorded in OpenStreetMap. Many such sites are scheduled monuments or listed structures.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Newtondale SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Skelton's Tower is an archaeological site located in Yorkshire. It is known for its historical significance, providing insights into the region's past. The site features remnants that reflect the area's archaeological heritage, attracting those interested in history and archaeology. Visitors can explore the surroundings and appreciate the context of the tower within the landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3248, -0.7406
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Newton
- Postcode
- YO18 8QN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Nearest railway station
- Levisham — 1.9 km
Sources
- osm: w424081045 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q26501539 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skelton's Tower?
- Skelton's Tower is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO18 8QN), in the parish of Newton.
- What is Skelton's Tower?
- Skelton's Tower — archaeological in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Skelton's Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Levisham, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO18 8QN.
- Is Skelton's Tower a protected site?
- Yes — Skelton's Tower is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Newtondale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Skelton's Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Levisham, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO18 8QN.