Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Commonhead Mining Disaster Memorial
In or near Glenmavis.
Commonhead Mining Disaster Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Jim Smillie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Airdrie · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Commonhead 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 Commonhead Mining Disaster Memorial is located in central Scotland. This memorial commemorates the victims of the mining disaster that occurred in the area. It serves as a poignant reminder of the region's industrial history and the lives affected by such tragedies.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8727, -3.9852
- District
- North Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML6 0HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Airdrie and Shotts
- Nearest railway station
- Airdrie — 1 km
Sources
- osm: node/10608379513 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Commonhead Mining Disaster Memorial?
- Commonhead Mining Disaster Memorial is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML6 0HA).
- What is Commonhead Mining Disaster Memorial?
- Commonhead Mining Disaster Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Commonhead Mining Disaster Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Airdrie, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML6 0HA.
- Is Commonhead Mining Disaster Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Commonhead Mining Disaster Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Commonhead Mining Disaster Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Airdrie, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML6 0HA.