Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Fauldhead Colliery Memorial
Fauldhead Colliery Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Colin Pyle — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkconnel · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Fauldhead Colliery Memorial is a memorial 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
Fauldhead Colliery Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This memorial commemorates those who lost their lives in the mining industry, reflecting the region's historical significance in coal mining.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3871, -4.0017
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG4 6LS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkconnel — 0.2 km
Sources
- osm: node/12949120244 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fauldhead Colliery Memorial?
- Fauldhead Colliery Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG4 6LS).
- What is Fauldhead Colliery Memorial?
- Fauldhead Colliery Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fauldhead Colliery Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkconnel, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG4 6LS.
- Is Fauldhead Colliery Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Fauldhead Colliery Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fauldhead Colliery Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkconnel, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG4 6LS.