Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Stirton Pits
In or near Burnsall.
Stirton Pits — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
John H Darch — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Embsay · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Stirton Pits is a archaeological located in england-north-west, 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
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Stirton Pits is an archaeological site located in North-West England. It is known for its significant historical findings, contributing to the understanding of the region's past. The site is of interest to researchers and historians studying ancient human activity in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0029, -2.0124
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Rylstone
- Postcode
- BD23 3LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Embsay — 3.4 km
Sources
- osm: way/702386271 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stirton Pits?
- Stirton Pits is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 3LD), in the parish of Rylstone.
- What is Stirton Pits?
- Stirton Pits — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stirton Pits?
- The nearest railway station is Embsay, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23 3LD.
- Is Stirton Pits a protected site?
- Yes — Stirton Pits is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Stirton Pits free to visit?
- Yes, Stirton Pits is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stirton Pits?
- The nearest railway station is Embsay, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 3LD.