Tanning pits, Bolton Priory

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Historical Environment Record No:
MYD14794
Parish:
Bolton Abbey
OS Grid Reference:
SE073540
Dale:
Lower Wharfedale
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Description

Tanning Pits, Bolton Priory MYD14794 (c) YDNPA, 2023

Tanning Pits, Bolton Priory MYD14794 (c) YDNPA, 2023

The earthwork remains of two large tanks with associated leats and channels lie within the southern part of the precinct of Bolton Priory. They were originally thought to be fishponds but have now been interpreted as the remains of tanning pits which are known from documentary sources to have existed at the priory.

Tanning Pits, Bolton Priory MYD14794 (c) YDNPA, 2023

Tanning Pits, Bolton Priory MYD14794 (c) YDNPA, 2023

Source:

Kershaw, Ian (1973) Bolton Priory. The Economy of a Northern Monastery 1286-1325. Oxford: Oxford University Press

Location

From car park (charge) in centre of Bolton Abbey village, follow signs to the Priory. Go through the 'Hole in the Wall' gate and descend steps. Pits are to the left of the footpath in the field at the bottom of the steps.

Public Transport Details

Nearest town/village: Bolton Abbey. Call Traveline on 0870 608 2 608 to plan your journey. After the welcome message key in 885 for North Yorkshire information.

Accessibility

Steep steps, then level well-made footpaths. Viewable from footpath.