Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Forewall Battery
In or near Edinburgh.
Forewall Battery — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Forewall Battery is a other 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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Official information
Mons Meg is a historic six-tonne siege gun that was gifted to King James II in 1457. It has a storied past, having been used in various sieges and celebrations, and now resides outside St Margaret’s Chapel at Edinburgh Castle.
Place summary
Forewall Battery is a coastal artillery fortification located in central Scotland. It was constructed in the 19th century and played a part in the region's military history. The site is notable for its strategic position and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9487, -3.1995
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 2NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.edinburghcastle.scot
Sources
- osm: way/714452594 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Forewall Battery?
- Forewall Battery is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 2NG).
- What is Forewall Battery?
- Forewall Battery — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Forewall Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH1 2NG.
- Is Forewall Battery free to visit?
- Yes, Forewall Battery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Forewall Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 2NG.