Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Knockterra Coal Pit
In or near Auchinleck.
Knockterra Coal Pit — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Gordon Brown — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Knockterra Coal Pit 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
Knockterra Coal Pit is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers insights into historical coal extraction methods and the industrial heritage of the region. The site is significant for its contributions to understanding the local economy and labour practices of the past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.4431, -4.3006
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA18 2QX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck — 3 km
Sources
- osm: node/4758203142 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knockterra Coal Pit?
- Knockterra Coal Pit is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA18 2QX).
- What is Knockterra Coal Pit?
- Knockterra Coal Pit — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Knockterra Coal Pit?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA18 2QX.
- Is Knockterra Coal Pit free to visit?
- Yes, Knockterra Coal Pit is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knockterra Coal Pit?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA18 2QX.