Heritage railway stations · North West England
Sir Matthew Wilson
Sir Matthew Wilson — Public artwork (statue).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Skipton · 0.8 km
- Free entry
About
Sir Matthew Wilson is a place of interest in North-West England. Built or established in 1888, it dates from the Victorian period. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Skipton, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area BD23.
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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
Sir Matthew Wilson is located in Skipton, North-West England. Established in 1888, it reflects Victorian design. The area is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its ecological significance, specifically the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9623, -2.0165
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Skipton
- Postcode
- BD23 1JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Phone
- +44 1756 792809
- Established
- 1888
- Nearest railway station
- Skipton — 0.8 km
- Official site
- skiptontownhall.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n28346022 (ODbL)
- commons: Sir Mathew Wilson, Baronet, by Albert Bruce-Joy, 1888 - Skipton, North Yorkshire, England - DSC01035.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sir Matthew Wilson?
- Sir Matthew Wilson is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 1JY), in the parish of Skipton.
- When was Sir Matthew Wilson built?
- Built or established in 1888.
- Is Sir Matthew Wilson a protected site?
- Yes — Sir Matthew Wilson is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Sir Matthew Wilson free to visit?
- Yes, Sir Matthew Wilson is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sir Matthew Wilson?
- The nearest railway station is Skipton, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 1JY.