Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Entrance to Lochnell Mine - Lochnell Vein
In or near Wanlockhead.
Entrance to Lochnell Mine - Lochnell Vein — 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
- Glengonnar · 1.0 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Entrance to Lochnell Mine - Lochnell Vein 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.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2018
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Official information
The Museum of Lead Mining is the only underground mine tour in Scotland, located in Wanlockhead. Visitors can explore the history of lead mining, see how miners lived from 1750 to 1920, and participate in guided tours of the Lochnell Mine.
Place summary
The Entrance to Lochnell Mine, located in the Scottish Lowlands, is an archaeological site associated with the Lochnell Vein. It provides insight into historical mining activities in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.3978, -3.7829
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- ML12 6UT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Phone
- +44 1659 74387
- Nearest railway station
- Glengonnar — 1 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm; closed 1st June to 10th July
- Official site
- www.leadminingmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/11282371392 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Entrance to Lochnell Mine - Lochnell Vein?
- Entrance to Lochnell Mine - Lochnell Vein is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6UT).
- What is Entrance to Lochnell Mine - Lochnell Vein?
- Entrance to Lochnell Mine - Lochnell Vein — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Entrance to Lochnell Mine - Lochnell Vein?
- The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6UT.
- Is Entrance to Lochnell Mine - Lochnell Vein free to visit?
- Yes, Entrance to Lochnell Mine - Lochnell Vein is free to enter.
- How do I get to Entrance to Lochnell Mine - Lochnell Vein?
- The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6UT.