Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Knockshinnoch Mining Disaster Memorial
In or near Auchinleck.
Knockshinnoch Mining Disaster Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- New Cumnock · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Knockshinnoch Mining Disaster 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
The Knockshinnoch Mining Disaster Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This memorial commemorates the victims of the Knockshinnoch mining disaster, a significant event in the region's industrial history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.3851, -4.1912
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA18 4NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- New Cumnock — 2 km
Sources
- osm: node/12967353506 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knockshinnoch Mining Disaster Memorial?
- Knockshinnoch Mining Disaster Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA18 4NJ).
- What is Knockshinnoch Mining Disaster Memorial?
- Knockshinnoch Mining Disaster Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Knockshinnoch Mining Disaster Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is New Cumnock, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA18 4NJ.
- Is Knockshinnoch Mining Disaster Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Knockshinnoch Mining Disaster Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knockshinnoch Mining Disaster Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is New Cumnock, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA18 4NJ.