Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Swinden Lime Kilns
In or near Burnsall.
Swinden Lime Kilns — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Colin Pyle — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Embsay · 8.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Swinden Lime Kilns 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Swinden Quarry SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Swinden Lime Kilns are archaeological remains located in North-West England. They are notable for their historical significance in lime production, reflecting industrial practices of the past.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0497, -2.0267
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Linton
- Postcode
- BD23 6BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Embsay — 8.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/6593272740 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swinden Lime Kilns?
- Swinden Lime Kilns is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 6BE), in the parish of Linton.
- What is Swinden Lime Kilns?
- Swinden Lime Kilns — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swinden Lime Kilns?
- The nearest railway station is Embsay, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23 6BE.
- Is Swinden Lime Kilns a protected site?
- Yes — Swinden Lime Kilns is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Swinden Quarry SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Swinden Lime Kilns free to visit?
- Yes, Swinden Lime Kilns is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swinden Lime Kilns?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 6BE. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.