Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Skipton Pits
In or near Addingham.
Skipton Pits — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
John Slater — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Embsay · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Skipton Pits 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.
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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
Skipton Pits is an archaeological site located in Yorkshire. It is notable for its historical significance and the insights it offers into past human activity in the region. The site contributes to the understanding of the area's archaeological heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.9497, -1.9777
- District
- Bradford
- Parish
- Silsden
- Postcode
- BD20 9JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Keighley and Ilkley
- Nearest railway station
- Embsay — 3 km
Sources
- osm: way/704236187 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skipton Pits?
- Skipton Pits is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD20 9JQ), in the parish of Silsden.
- What is Skipton Pits?
- Skipton Pits — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Skipton Pits?
- The nearest railway station is Embsay, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD20 9JQ.
- Is Skipton Pits a protected site?
- Yes — Skipton Pits is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Skipton Pits free to visit?
- Yes, Skipton Pits is free to enter.
- How do I get to Skipton Pits?
- The nearest railway station is Embsay, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD20 9JQ.