Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Old Pit
In or near Bellsbank.
Old Pit — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Mary and Angus Hogg — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Old 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
Old Pit is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features significant remnants from historical mining activities, providing insight into the region's industrial past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.3394, -4.3657
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA6 7FR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
Sources
- osm: node/4758157821 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Pit?
- Old Pit is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA6 7FR).
- What is Old Pit?
- Old Pit — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Pit?
- Drivers can use postcode KA6 7FR.
- Is Old Pit free to visit?
- Yes, Old Pit is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Pit?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KA6 7FR. It sits within the Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock parliamentary constituency.