Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Rankinston Ironstone Pits
In or near Drongan.
Rankinston Ironstone Pits — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Rankinston Ironstone Pits 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 Ironstone Pits are archaeological sites located in the Scottish Lowlands. They are notable for their historical significance in the extraction of ironstone, which played a crucial role in the region's industrial development.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.3853, -4.4430
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA6 7HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
Sources
- osm: node/4757822325 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rankinston Ironstone Pits?
- Rankinston Ironstone Pits is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA6 7HH).
- What is Rankinston Ironstone Pits?
- Rankinston Ironstone Pits — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rankinston Ironstone Pits?
- Drivers can use postcode KA6 7HH.
- Is Rankinston Ironstone Pits free to visit?
- Yes, Rankinston Ironstone Pits is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rankinston Ironstone Pits?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KA6 7HH. It sits within the Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock parliamentary constituency.