Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Soldier's Trench
In or near Menston.
Soldier's Trench — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Saltaire · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Soldier's Trench 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
Soldier's Trench is an archaeological site located in Yorkshire. It features remnants of military earthworks, offering insights into historical military practices. The site is of significant interest for those studying the region's military history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.8479, -1.8033
- District
- Bradford
- Parish
- Baildon
- Postcode
- BD17 5EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Shipley
- Nearest railway station
- Saltaire — 1.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/2354845267 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Soldier's Trench?
- Soldier's Trench is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD17 5EA), in the parish of Baildon.
- What is Soldier's Trench?
- Soldier's Trench — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Soldier's Trench?
- The nearest railway station is Saltaire, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD17 5EA.
- Is Soldier's Trench a protected site?
- Yes — Soldier's Trench is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the BRADFORD PENNINE GATEWAY National Nature Reserve.
- Is Soldier's Trench free to visit?
- Yes, Soldier's Trench is free to enter.
- How do I get to Soldier's Trench?
- The nearest railway station is Saltaire, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD17 5EA.