Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Rankinston Coal Pit
In or near Drongan.
Rankinston Coal Pit — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Humphrey Bolton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Rankinston Coal 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
Rankinston Coal Pit is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is significant for its historical association with coal mining in the region, reflecting the industrial heritage of Scotland.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.3949, -4.4439
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA6 7HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
Sources
- osm: node/4757822327 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rankinston Coal Pit?
- Rankinston Coal Pit is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA6 7HQ).
- What is Rankinston Coal Pit?
- Rankinston Coal Pit — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rankinston Coal Pit?
- Drivers can use postcode KA6 7HQ.
- Is Rankinston Coal Pit free to visit?
- Yes, Rankinston Coal Pit is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rankinston Coal Pit?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KA6 7HQ. It sits within the Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock parliamentary constituency.