Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Bowhill Disaster memorial
In or near Kinglassie.
Bowhill Disaster memorial — 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
- Cardenden · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bowhill 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
Bowhill Disaster Memorial is located in central Scotland. It commemorates the victims of the Bowhill mining disaster. The memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the region's industrial history and the impact of mining tragedies.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.1485, -3.2641
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY5 0LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glenrothes and Mid Fife
- Nearest railway station
- Cardenden — 0.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/13346199542 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bowhill Disaster memorial?
- Bowhill Disaster memorial is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY5 0LT).
- What is Bowhill Disaster memorial?
- Bowhill Disaster memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bowhill Disaster memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cardenden, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY5 0LT.
- Is Bowhill Disaster memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Bowhill Disaster memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bowhill Disaster memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cardenden, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY5 0LT.