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Boulby Alum Quarries and works

No. 550 of 2,773 in the North York Moors, No. 127 for history. History, 19.9 km from Goathland.

Boulby Alum Quarries and works
Photo: Helen Wilkinson, CC BY-SA 2.0

The remains of alum quarries and works at Boulby, protected as a scheduled monument.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-31
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.65 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

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GatehouseStay, 16 km from GoathlandCamping

Food and drink nearby

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The Reunion Bar & Restaurant21 km from Goathland, just outside the parkFood and pubs
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White Horse20 km from Goathland, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

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Land of Iron22 km from Goathland, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Loftus Leisure Centre21 km from Goathland, just outside the parkRainy day
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