Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Battle Of Bothwell Bridge Obelisk
In or near Gartcosh.
Battle Of Bothwell Bridge Obelisk — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Elliott Simpson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Blantyre · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Battle Of Bothwell Bridge Obelisk is a memorial located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Battle of Bothwell Bridge Obelisk is a memorial located in central Scotland. It commemorates the 1679 battle between government forces and Covenanters. The obelisk serves as a significant historical landmark in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.7966, -4.0583
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- G71 8BJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutherglen
- Nearest railway station
- Blantyre — 1.8 km
Sources
- osm: node/12921145882 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Battle Of Bothwell Bridge Obelisk?
- Battle Of Bothwell Bridge Obelisk is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G71 8BJ).
- What is Battle Of Bothwell Bridge Obelisk?
- Battle Of Bothwell Bridge Obelisk — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Battle Of Bothwell Bridge Obelisk?
- The nearest railway station is Blantyre, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode G71 8BJ.
- Is Battle Of Bothwell Bridge Obelisk free to visit?
- Yes, Battle Of Bothwell Bridge Obelisk is free to enter.
- How do I get to Battle Of Bothwell Bridge Obelisk?
- The nearest railway station is Blantyre, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G71 8BJ.