Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thorpe Peat Pits
In or near Burnsall.
Thorpe Peat Pits — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, 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 · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Thorpe Peat Pits 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: West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thorpe Peat Pits is an archaeological site located in Yorkshire. It is notable for its preserved peat deposits, which provide insights into prehistoric environments and human activity in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0319, -1.9859
- Nearest railway station
- Embsay — 6.3 km
Sources
- osm: way/206519335 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thorpe Peat Pits?
- Thorpe Peat Pits is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- What is Thorpe Peat Pits?
- Thorpe Peat Pits — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thorpe Peat Pits?
- The nearest railway station is Embsay, about 6.3 km away. Its coordinates are 54.0319°, -1.9859°.
- Is Thorpe Peat Pits a protected site?
- Yes — Thorpe Peat Pits is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Thorpe Peat Pits free to visit?
- Yes, Thorpe Peat Pits is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thorpe Peat Pits?
- The nearest railway station is Embsay, about 6.3 km away.