Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Blantyre Mining Disaster Memorial
In or near Carmunnock.
Blantyre Mining Disaster Memorial — 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 · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Blantyre Mining Disaster Memorial 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 Blantyre Mining Disaster Memorial is located in central Scotland. It commemorates the victims of the 1877 mining disaster, one of the worst in British history. The memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the mining tragedies that affected the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7875, -4.0980
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- G72 0EF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutherglen
- Nearest railway station
- Blantyre — 1.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/12918829699 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blantyre Mining Disaster Memorial?
- Blantyre Mining Disaster Memorial is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G72 0EF).
- What is Blantyre Mining Disaster Memorial?
- Blantyre Mining Disaster Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blantyre Mining Disaster Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Blantyre, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode G72 0EF.
- Is Blantyre Mining Disaster Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Blantyre Mining Disaster Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blantyre Mining Disaster Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Blantyre, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G72 0EF.