Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Skibeden Quarry
In or near Beamsley.
Skibeden Quarry — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Embsay · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Skibeden Quarry is a archaeological located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2023
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Skibeden Quarry is an archaeological site located in Yorkshire. It is notable for its geological significance and the insights it provides into the region's historical landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.9703, -1.9785
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Skipton
- Postcode
- BD23 6AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Embsay — 1 km
Sources
- osm: way/1351699433 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skibeden Quarry?
- Skibeden Quarry is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 6AB), in the parish of Skipton.
- What is Skibeden Quarry?
- Skibeden Quarry — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Skibeden Quarry?
- The nearest railway station is Embsay, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23 6AB.
- Is Skibeden Quarry a protected site?
- Yes — Skibeden Quarry is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Skibeden Quarry free to visit?
- Yes, Skibeden Quarry is free to enter.
- How do I get to Skibeden Quarry?
- The nearest railway station is Embsay, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 6AB.