Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Prince of Wales Battery
In or near Langbank.
Prince of Wales Battery — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Lairich Rig — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dumbarton East · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Prince of Wales Battery is a other located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Prince of Wales Battery is a coastal artillery battery located in the Scottish Highlands. Built in the late 19th century, it was designed to defend the nearby port against naval attacks. The site is a reminder of the region's military history and strategic importance during that period.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9371, -4.5621
- District
- West Dunbartonshire
- Postcode
- G82 1JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dunbartonshire
- Phone
- +44 131 6688800
- Nearest railway station
- Dumbarton East — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: node/4250583243 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prince of Wales Battery?
- Prince of Wales Battery is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G82 1JJ).
- What is Prince of Wales Battery?
- Prince of Wales Battery — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Prince of Wales Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Dumbarton East, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode G82 1JJ.
- Is Prince of Wales Battery free to visit?
- Yes, Prince of Wales Battery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Prince of Wales Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Dumbarton East, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G82 1JJ.