Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Skipton Wood
In or near Lothersdale.
Skipton Wood — Woodland in North Yorkshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Skipton · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Skipton Wood is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Woodland in North Yorkshire, England". Coordinates: 53.9689°, -2.0150°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Skipton Wood (also known as Skipton Castle Woods, Castle Wood or Springs Wood) is a 36-acre (15 ha) wood following the valley of Eller Beck to the north of Skipton behind Skipton Castle in North Yorkshire, England. The wood is owned by Skipton Castle but has been leased to the Woodland Trust.
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Background
History
The wood was originally used by Skipton Castle primarily for hunting and fishing, although during the 18th and 19th centuries, the wood was also used to provide timber, building stone and water. The timber and stone was moved out of the wood via Springs Canal (a small branch off the Leeds and Liverpool Canal). The water was obtained by damming Eller Beck to form Long Dam, which in turn fed a small reservoir called Round Dam, also known as Mill Dam or Mill Pond. The water was used to power the former sawmill and corn mill located by the castle. Public access to the wood was first allowed by the owners of the castle in the late 19th century. When the woods were purchased by a private concern…
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- Coordinates
- 53.9689, -2.0150
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Skipton
- Postcode
- BD23 3LF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Skipton — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7535860 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Skipton Wood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skipton Wood?
- Skipton Wood is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 3LF), in the parish of Skipton.
- What is Skipton Wood?
- Skipton Wood — Woodland in North Yorkshire, England.
- How do I get to Skipton Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Skipton, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23 3LF.
- Who owns Skipton Wood?
- Skipton Wood is owned by Woodland Trust.
- Is Skipton Wood a protected site?
- Yes — Skipton Wood is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Skipton Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Skipton Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Skipton Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Skipton, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 3LF.