Where is Obelisk, Bothwell?

Obelisk, Bothwell is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G71 8BJ).

How do I get to Obelisk, Bothwell?

The nearest railway station is Blantyre, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode G71 8BJ.

How do I get to Obelisk, Bothwell?

The nearest railway station is Blantyre, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G71 8BJ.

Forts · Central Scotland

Obelisk, Bothwell

In or near Gartcosh.

Obelisk, Bothwell — a martello broad in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station: Blantyre · 1.8 km

Obelisk, Bothwell is a martello broad located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.

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Place summary

The Obelisk in Bothwell is a notable fort located in central Scotland. This structure is recognised for its distinctive design and historical significance.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 55.7966, -4.0584
District: South Lanarkshire
Postcode: G71 8BJ
Parliamentary constituency: Rutherglen
Nearest railway station: Blantyre — 1.8 km

Sources

wikidata: Q17846278 (CC0)

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