Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Threapland Peat Pits
In or near Burnsall.
Threapland Peat Pits — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Trevor Littlewood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Embsay · 6.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Threapland 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
Threapland Peat Pits is an archaeological site located in Yorkshire. This site is notable for its preserved ancient environments, providing insights into past ecosystems and human activity.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0325, -1.9966
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Thorpe
- Postcode
- BD23 5HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Embsay — 6.4 km
Sources
- osm: way/36731295 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Threapland Peat Pits?
- Threapland Peat Pits is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 5HN), in the parish of Thorpe.
- What is Threapland Peat Pits?
- Threapland Peat Pits — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Threapland Peat Pits?
- The nearest railway station is Embsay, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23 5HN.
- Is Threapland Peat Pits a protected site?
- Yes — Threapland 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 Threapland Peat Pits free to visit?
- Yes, Threapland Peat Pits is free to enter.
- How do I get to Threapland Peat Pits?
- The nearest railway station is Embsay, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 5HN.