Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Nitshill Colliery Disaster Memorial
In or near Neilston.
Nitshill Colliery Disaster Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Thomas Nugent — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Nitshill · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Nitshill 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 Nitshill Colliery Disaster Memorial is located in central Scotland. It commemorates the victims of the Nitshill colliery disaster, a tragic event in the region's mining history. The memorial serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by miners in the industry.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8121, -4.3596
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G53 7NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow South West
- Nearest railway station
- Nitshill — 0.1 km
Sources
- osm: node/12941622980 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nitshill Colliery Disaster Memorial?
- Nitshill Colliery Disaster Memorial is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G53 7NX).
- What is Nitshill Colliery Disaster Memorial?
- Nitshill Colliery Disaster Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Nitshill Colliery Disaster Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Nitshill, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode G53 7NX.
- Is Nitshill Colliery Disaster Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Nitshill Colliery Disaster Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Nitshill Colliery Disaster Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Nitshill, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G53 7NX.