Askham Bog
Askham Bog is small area of peat bog and Site of Special Scientific Interest situated within the Vale of York in North Yorkshire, England. It lies to the south-west of York, north of Copmanthorpe and near Askham Richard and Askham Bryan.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Bishopthorpe Palace and Askham Bryan College.
Bishopthorpe Palace
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Bishopthorpe Palace is the official residence of the Archbishop of York at Bishopthorpe, North Yorkshire, England. The palace is located on the River Ouse and is approximately 3 miles south of York, which is the location of the diocese's cathedral, York Minster.
Askham Bryan College
College
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Askham Bryan College is a specialist land-based college based in Askham Bryan, York, England. Opened to students in 1948, it also has centres in Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Saltaire and Wakefield.
Knavesmire
The Knavesmire is one of a number of large, marshy undeveloped areas within the city of York in North Yorkshire, England, which are collectively known as Strays.Places in the Area
Nearby places include York and Acomb.
York
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The ancient cathedral city of York has a history dating back over 2000 years. Romans, Saxons, Vikings, and Britons from all eras have each left their mark.
Acomb
Suburb
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Acomb, is a village and suburb within the City of York unitary authority area, in North Yorkshire, England, to the western side of York. It covers the site of the original village of the same name, which is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086.
Holgate
Suburb
Holgate is a suburb of York in the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire, England. It is located about 1 mile west of Micklegate Bar in the city walls. Holgate is also the name of an electoral ward in the City of York unitary authority.
Askham Bog
- Type: Nature reserve
- Description: protected site and nature reserve in York, England
- Categories: peatland and recreation area
- Location: Copmanthorpe, York, England, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
53.9256° or 53° 55′ 32″ northLongitude
-1.1311° or 1° 7′ 52″ westOperator
Yorkshire Wildlife TrustOpen location code
9C5WWVG9+6GOpenStreetMap ID
way 29102642OpenStreetMap feature
leisure=nature_reserveWikidata ID
Q4807193
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