Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
James Watt Statue
In or near Glasgow.
James Watt Statue — a monument in scotland central.
Stevie Spiers — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bridgeton · 0.8 km
About
James Watt Statue is a named monument in scotland central, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
The James Watt Statue is a memorial located in central Scotland. It commemorates the contributions of James Watt, the influential Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer. The statue serves as a tribute to Watt's advancements in steam engine technology, which played a significant role in the Industrial Revolution. This site is of interest to those exploring the heritage of innovation in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8506, -4.2364
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G40 1AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow East
- Nearest railway station
- Bridgeton — 0.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12023456 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is James Watt Statue?
- James Watt Statue is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G40 1AT).
- What is James Watt Statue?
- James Watt Statue — a monument in scotland central.
- How do I get to James Watt Statue?
- The nearest railway station is Bridgeton, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode G40 1AT.
- How do I get to James Watt Statue?
- The nearest railway station is Bridgeton, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G40 1AT.