Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Hindsward Colliery
In or near Ochiltree.
Hindsward Colliery — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Stuart Brabbs — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hindsward Colliery 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
Hindsward Colliery is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance in coal mining, reflecting the industrial heritage of the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.4242, -4.3302
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA18 2RG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck — 5.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/4758206236 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hindsward Colliery?
- Hindsward Colliery is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA18 2RG).
- What is Hindsward Colliery?
- Hindsward Colliery — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hindsward Colliery?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA18 2RG.
- Is Hindsward Colliery free to visit?
- Yes, Hindsward Colliery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hindsward Colliery?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA18 2RG.