Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Skirtful of Stones
In or near Menston.
Skirtful of Stones — archaeological in england yorkshire.
Chris Heaton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Burley-in-Wharfedale · 2.6 km
About
Skirtful of Stones is a archaeological located in england yorkshire. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BRADFORD PENNINE GATEWAY
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Skirtful of Stones is an archaeological site located in Yorkshire. It features a distinctive arrangement of stones that is believed to have historical significance. The site offers insights into ancient practices and the landscape's prehistoric use. Visitors can explore the area and appreciate its archaeological context within the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.8969, -1.7875
- District
- Bradford
- Parish
- Burley
- Postcode
- LS29 7BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Shipley
- Nearest railway station
- Burley-in-Wharfedale — 2.6 km
Sources
- osm: n411743919 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17650914 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skirtful of Stones?
- Skirtful of Stones is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS29 7BB), in the parish of Burley.
- What is Skirtful of Stones?
- Skirtful of Stones — archaeological in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Skirtful of Stones?
- The nearest railway station is Burley-in-Wharfedale, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS29 7BB.
- Is Skirtful of Stones a protected site?
- Yes — Skirtful of Stones is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the BRADFORD PENNINE GATEWAY National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Skirtful of Stones?
- The nearest railway station is Burley-in-Wharfedale, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS29 7BB.