Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Mauricewood Colliery Disaster Memorial
In or near Auchendinny.
Mauricewood Colliery Disaster Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Curriehill · 9.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Mauricewood Colliery Disaster Memorial is a memorial located in scotland-central, 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 Mauricewood Colliery Disaster Memorial is located in central Scotland. It commemorates the victims of the Mauricewood colliery disaster, reflecting the region's mining heritage. The memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the industrial history and the impact of mining on local communities.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8396, -3.2178
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH26 0BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
- Nearest railway station
- Curriehill — 9.2 km
Sources
- osm: node/1999884798 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mauricewood Colliery Disaster Memorial?
- Mauricewood Colliery Disaster Memorial is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH26 0BU).
- What is Mauricewood Colliery Disaster Memorial?
- Mauricewood Colliery Disaster Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mauricewood Colliery Disaster Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Curriehill, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH26 0BU.
- Is Mauricewood Colliery Disaster Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Mauricewood Colliery Disaster Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mauricewood Colliery Disaster Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH26 0BU. It sits within the Midlothian parliamentary constituency.