Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Mine Head Wheel Mining Memorial
Mine Head Wheel Mining Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkconnel · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Mine Head Wheel Mining 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 Mine Head Wheel Mining Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This memorial commemorates the region's mining heritage, specifically the significance of the mine head wheel in the mining industry.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.3871, -3.9987
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG4 6LZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkconnel — 0.1 km
Sources
- osm: node/12926458882 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mine Head Wheel Mining Memorial?
- Mine Head Wheel Mining Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG4 6LZ).
- What is Mine Head Wheel Mining Memorial?
- Mine Head Wheel Mining Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mine Head Wheel Mining Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkconnel, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG4 6LZ.
- Is Mine Head Wheel Mining Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Mine Head Wheel Mining Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mine Head Wheel Mining Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkconnel, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG4 6LZ.