Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Battle of Prestonpans Memorial (Government Soldiers)
In or near Macmerry.
Battle of Prestonpans Memorial (Government Soldiers) — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
james denham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Prestonpans · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Battle of Prestonpans Memorial (Government Soldiers) 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 Prestonpans Memorial is located in central Scotland. This memorial commemorates the Government soldiers who fought in the Battle of Prestonpans, a significant engagement during the Jacobite uprising of 1745.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9588, -2.9578
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH33 1LZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- Prestonpans — 1.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/6680454612 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Battle of Prestonpans Memorial (Government Soldiers)?
- Battle of Prestonpans Memorial (Government Soldiers) is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH33 1LZ).
- What is Battle of Prestonpans Memorial (Government Soldiers)?
- Battle of Prestonpans Memorial (Government Soldiers) — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Battle of Prestonpans Memorial (Government Soldiers)?
- The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH33 1LZ.
- Is Battle of Prestonpans Memorial (Government Soldiers) free to visit?
- Yes, Battle of Prestonpans Memorial (Government Soldiers) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Battle of Prestonpans Memorial (Government Soldiers)?
- The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH33 1LZ.