Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Houldsworth Colliery
In or near Drongan.
Houldsworth Colliery — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Mary and Angus Hogg — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Houldsworth 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
Houldsworth Colliery is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It represents the region's industrial heritage and offers insights into coal mining practices. The site is significant for its historical context within the evolution of Scotland's mining industry.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.3753, -4.4882
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA6 7EX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
Sources
- osm: node/4757822323 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Houldsworth Colliery?
- Houldsworth Colliery is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA6 7EX).
- What is Houldsworth Colliery?
- Houldsworth Colliery — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Houldsworth Colliery?
- Drivers can use postcode KA6 7EX.
- Is Houldsworth Colliery free to visit?
- Yes, Houldsworth Colliery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Houldsworth Colliery?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KA6 7EX. It sits within the Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock parliamentary constituency.