Memorials & monuments · North West England
Quintinshill Eail Disaster Memorial Plaque
In or near Gretna Green.
Quintinshill Eail Disaster Memorial Plaque — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
James T M Towill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Quintinshill Eail Disaster Memorial Plaque 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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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Quintinshill Rail Disaster Memorial Plaque is located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates the victims of the Quintinshill rail disaster, one of the worst rail accidents in British history. The memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the tragic event that took place in the early 20th century.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0154, -3.0712
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG16 5HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green — 1.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/13129964695 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Quintinshill Eail Disaster Memorial Plaque?
- Quintinshill Eail Disaster Memorial Plaque is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG16 5HH).
- What is Quintinshill Eail Disaster Memorial Plaque?
- Quintinshill Eail Disaster Memorial Plaque — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Quintinshill Eail Disaster Memorial Plaque?
- The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG16 5HH.
- Is Quintinshill Eail Disaster Memorial Plaque a protected site?
- Yes — Quintinshill Eail Disaster Memorial Plaque is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- Is Quintinshill Eail Disaster Memorial Plaque free to visit?
- Yes, Quintinshill Eail Disaster Memorial Plaque is free to enter.
- How do I get to Quintinshill Eail Disaster Memorial Plaque?
- The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG16 5HH.