Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Dykes Coal Pit
In or near Ochiltree.
Dykes Coal Pit — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dykes Coal Pit is a archaeological located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Dykes Coal Pit is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance related to coal mining activities in the region. The site provides insights into the industrial heritage of Scotland.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.4300, -4.3176
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA18 2RF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck — 4.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/4758206228 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dykes Coal Pit?
- Dykes Coal Pit is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA18 2RF).
- What is Dykes Coal Pit?
- Dykes Coal Pit — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dykes Coal Pit?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA18 2RF.
- Is Dykes Coal Pit free to visit?
- Yes, Dykes Coal Pit is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dykes Coal Pit?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA18 2RF.