Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Skirtful of Stones
In or near Menston.
Skirtful of Stones — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
David Brown — 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Skirtful of Stones 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: 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 collection of ancient stone structures, indicative of historical human activity in the region. The site contributes to the understanding of prehistoric practices in Britain.
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
- Official site
- www.megalithic.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/411743919 (ODbL)
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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 — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- 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.
- Is Skirtful of Stones free to visit?
- Yes, Skirtful of Stones is free to enter.
- 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.