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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

The Dipping Stone

In or near Disley.

The Dipping Stone β€” archaeological in england west midlands.

Another view of The Dipping Stone - geograph.org.uk - 7358228

Neil Theasby β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Whaley Bridge Β· 1.6 km

About

The Dipping Stone is a archaeological located in england west midlands. 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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Place summary

The Dipping Stone is an archaeological site located in the West Midlands. This site is notable for its historical significance, providing insight into past human activities in the area. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which offers a context for the stone's use and its role in local heritage. The site is of interest to both researchers and those with a general curiosity about archaeological findings.

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Coordinates
53.3323, -2.0081
Parish
Kettleshulme and Lyme Handley
Postcode
SK23 7BS
Parliamentary constituency
Macclesfield
Nearest railway station
Whaley Bridge β€” 1.6 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Towards the Dipping Stone - geograph.org.uk - 6254208πŸ“· 3

Archaeological sites Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

The Dipping Stone

The Dipping Stone β€” a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Another view of The Dipping Stone - geograph.org.uk - 7358228πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Hawkhurst Head

Hawkhurst Head β€” mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 298 m.

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Cliff, a farmstead on Whaley Moor - geograph.org.uk - 2274831πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Whaley Moor

Whaley Moor β€” a hill or mountain in england west midlands.

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Cliff, a farmstead on Whaley Moor - geograph.org.uk - 2274831πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Black Hill

Black Hill β€” mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 410 m.

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View to Kishfield Croft - geograph.org.uk - 7787997πŸ“· 3

Historic bridges Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Kishfield Bridge

Kishfield Bridge β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Track in Ringstone Clough - geograph.org.uk - 8108972πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· East Midlands

Ringstones Caravan Park

Ringstones Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in england east midlands.

Where to eat & stay near The Dipping Stone

Places to stay

Track in Ringstone Clough - geograph.org.uk - 8108972πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· East Midlands

Ringstones Caravan Park

Ringstones Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in england east midlands.

Above Brook Bottom - geograph.org.uk - 4297295πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Shaw Farm - Static Caravans

Shaw Farm - Static Caravans β€” a caravan park in england west midlands.

On the Macclesfield Canal (1) - geograph.org.uk - 7703865πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Elm Beds Caravan Park

Elm Beds Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in england west midlands.

Postbox on Hayfield Road near Chinley - geograph.org.uk - 6100701πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East Midlands

Chinley Camping

Chinley Camping β€” a campsite in england east midlands.

One of three streams at Combs village that flows into the reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 1780963πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East Midlands

Combs Valley Campsite

Combs Valley Campsite β€” a campsite in england east midlands.

Canal at Braddocks Bridge near Wood Lanes, Cheshire - geograph.org.uk - 4289549πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Eastwood End Holiday Park

Eastwood End Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england west midlands.

Free↗ eastwoodendholidaypark.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Disley Church - weather vane - geograph.org.uk - 7686794πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Disley Friends Meeting House

Disley Friends Meeting House in England North West, United Kingdom.

Disley War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 5600491πŸ“· 4

Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Rams Head Hotel

Rams Head Hotel β€” Historic pub β€” listed building or notable heritage status.

FreeπŸ•β†— theramsheaddisley.co.uk
Elizabeth II postbox on Low Leighton Road - geograph.org.uk - 5899806πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

The Hare And Hounds Hotel

The Hare And Hounds Hotel in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Bull's Head, Hayfield - geograph.org.uk - 981603πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

Royal Hotel

Royal Hotel in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Town St. Marple Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 7678040πŸ“· 7

Restaurants Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Maple Tree

Maple Tree β€” a restaurant in england west midlands.

β†— mapletreerestaurant.uk
Jodrell Bank Observatory seen from afar - geograph.org.uk - 5077429πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

Cat and Fiddle Inn

Cat and Fiddle Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

More archaeological sites in this region

Mellor Mill - geograph.org.uk - 3497068πŸ“· 3

Archaeological sites Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Mellor Mill dig site

Mellor Mill dig site β€” a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Looking straight up Junction Mill Chimney - geograph.org.uk - 5443026πŸ“· 3

Archaeological sites Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Industrial Chimney

Industrial Chimney β€” a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•β†— tameside.gov.uk
Towards the Dipping Stone - geograph.org.uk - 6254208πŸ“· 3

Archaeological sites Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

The Dipping Stone

The Dipping Stone β€” a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Trees in the fog - geograph.org.uk - 2274864πŸ“· 3

Archaeological sites Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Murder Stone

Murder Stone β€” a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Dipping Stone?
The Dipping Stone is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK23 7BS), in the parish of Kettleshulme and Lyme Handley.
What is The Dipping Stone?
The Dipping Stone β€” archaeological in england west midlands.
How do I get to The Dipping Stone?
The nearest railway station is Whaley Bridge, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK23 7BS.
How do I get to The Dipping Stone?
The nearest railway station is Whaley Bridge, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK23 7BS.