Forts · Central Scotland
Battle of Prestonpans
Also known as: Cath Sliabh a' Chlamhain, Blàr Sliabh a' Chlamhain
In or near Macmerry.
Battle of Prestonpans is a fort in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Prestonpans · 1.6 km
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Battle of Prestonpans, the nearest railway station is Prestonpans, located 1.6 km away. The postcode for the site is EH33 1NA. Entry details are not specified in the provided facts.
About
Battle of Prestonpans is a historic fort or fortified site in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 55.9598°, -2.9522°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Battle of Prestonpans, also known as the Battle of Gladsmuir, was fought on 21 September 1745, near Prestonpans, in East Lothian, the first significant engagement of the Jacobite rising of 1745. Jacobite forces, led by the Stuart exile Charles Edward Stuart and George Murray, defeated a government army under Sir John Cope, whose inexperienced troops broke in the face of a Highland charge. The battle lasted less than thirty minutes, was a huge boost to Jacobite morale, and established the revolt as a serious threat to the British government.
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Background
History
The War of the Austrian Succession began in 1740, and by 1745, much of the British Army was based in Flanders. Encouraged by French victory at Fontenoy in April 1745, Charles Edward Stuart sailed for Scotland in July, hoping to take advantage of the situation. On landing at Eriskay in the Outer Hebrides on 23 July, most of those contacted advised him to return to France, but enough were eventually persuaded, notably Donald Cameron of Lochiel, whose tenants provided a large proportion of the Jacobite force. The rebellion was formally launched at Glenfinnan on 19 August. Sir John Cope, government commander in Scotland, was a competent soldier with between 3,000 and 4,000 troops available, but…
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- Coordinates
- 55.9598, -2.9522
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH33 1NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- Prestonpans — 1.6 km
Sources
- osm: n1122892681 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Battle of Prestonpans (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cairn in memory of Battle of Prestonpans 1745 - geograph.org.uk - 957225.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Battle of Prestonpans Memorial (Government Soldiers)
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Battle of Prestonpans Memorial (Jacobite Soldiers)
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Battle of Prestonpans Memorial Cairn
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Prestonpans
Castles · 0.5 km
The Thorntree Monument
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
1745 Battlefield Viewpoint
Viewpoints · 0.7 km
Riggonhead
Vineyards · 0.9 km
Tombstones Mining Memorial
Public art & sculpture · 1.1 km
Prestonpans Miners Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Tranent Parish Church
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Chalmers Memorial Church Hall
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Chalmers Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
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Battle of Prestonpans Memorial (Government Soldiers)
Battle of Prestonpans Memorial (Government Soldiers) — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Battle of Prestonpans Memorial (Jacobite Soldiers)
Battle of Prestonpans Memorial (Jacobite Soldiers) — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Battle of Prestonpans Memorial Cairn
Battle of Prestonpans Memorial Cairn — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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The Thorntree Monument
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1745 Battlefield Viewpoint
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Where to eat & stay near Battle of Prestonpans
Places to stay
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Aberlady Caravan Park
Aberlady Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland central.
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Dalkeith Country Park Camping
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The Steading Caravan Park
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Gothenburg Tavern, High Street, Prestonpans
Gothenburg Tavern, High Street, Prestonpans in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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The Royal Esk, 128, 130 High Street, Musselburgh
The Royal Esk, 128, 130 High Street, Musselburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Coach and Horses Public House, 168 High Street, Dalkeith
Coach and Horses Public House, 168 High Street, Dalkeith in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Gothenburg Public House, 45 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith
Gothenburg Public House, 45 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Gardner's Arms Public House, Market Street, Haddington
Gardner's Arms Public House, Market Street, Haddington in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Public House, 5 Piershill Place, Portobello Road, Edinburgh
Public House, 5 Piershill Place, Portobello Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Battle of Prestonpans?
- Battle of Prestonpans is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH33 1NA).
- What is Battle of Prestonpans?
- Battle of Prestonpans is a fort in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Battle of Prestonpans?
- The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH33 1NA.
- How do I get to Battle of Prestonpans?
- The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH33 1NA.