Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Benston and Johnstone Mining Disasters Memorial
In or near Elderslie.
Benston and Johnstone Mining Disasters Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Richard Sutcliffe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Johnstone · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Benston and Johnstone Mining Disasters Memorial is a memorial located in scotland-highlands, 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 Benston and Johnstone Mining Disasters Memorial is located in the Scottish Highlands. This memorial commemorates the lives lost in mining disasters, serving as a poignant reminder of the region's industrial history.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8283, -4.5161
- District
- Renfrewshire
- Postcode
- PA5 8NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Paisley and Renfrewshire South
- Nearest railway station
- Johnstone — 1.1 km
Sources
- osm: node/12925252338 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Benston and Johnstone Mining Disasters Memorial?
- Benston and Johnstone Mining Disasters Memorial is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA5 8NH).
- What is Benston and Johnstone Mining Disasters Memorial?
- Benston and Johnstone Mining Disasters Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Benston and Johnstone Mining Disasters Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Johnstone, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA5 8NH.
- Is Benston and Johnstone Mining Disasters Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Benston and Johnstone Mining Disasters Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Benston and Johnstone Mining Disasters Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Johnstone, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA5 8NH.