Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Site of Tower Colliery
In or near Wanlockhead.
Site of Tower Colliery — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Alan Reid — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkconnel · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Site of Tower Colliery 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
The Site of Tower Colliery is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance in the coal mining industry. The site represents the remnants of one of the last deep coal mines to close in the UK.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3821, -3.9614
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG4 6JS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkconnel — 2.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/11276218399 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Site of Tower Colliery?
- Site of Tower Colliery is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG4 6JS).
- What is Site of Tower Colliery?
- Site of Tower Colliery — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Site of Tower Colliery?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkconnel, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG4 6JS.
- Is Site of Tower Colliery free to visit?
- Yes, Site of Tower Colliery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Site of Tower Colliery?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkconnel, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG4 6JS.