Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Tay Rail Bridge Disaster Memorial
In or near Dundee.
Tay Rail Bridge Disaster Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Dundee · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Tay Rail Bridge Disaster Memorial is a memorial located in scotland-central, 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 Tay Rail Bridge Disaster Memorial is located in central Scotland. It commemorates the tragic collapse of the Tay Rail Bridge in 1879. The memorial serves as a reminder of the event and its impact on engineering practices.
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- Coordinates
- 56.4514, -2.9968
- District
- Dundee City
- Postcode
- DD2 1BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dundee Central
- Nearest railway station
- Dundee — 1.8 km
Sources
- osm: node/5316605741 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tay Rail Bridge Disaster Memorial?
- Tay Rail Bridge Disaster Memorial is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode DD2 1BB).
- What is Tay Rail Bridge Disaster Memorial?
- Tay Rail Bridge Disaster Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tay Rail Bridge Disaster Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Dundee, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD2 1BB.
- Is Tay Rail Bridge Disaster Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Tay Rail Bridge Disaster Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tay Rail Bridge Disaster Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Dundee, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD2 1BB.