Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Thomas Shanks Memorial Fountain
In or near Elderslie.
Thomas Shanks Memorial Fountain — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Richard Sutcliffe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Milliken Park · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Thomas Shanks Memorial Fountain is a memorial located in scotland-highlands, 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 Thomas Shanks Memorial Fountain is a memorial located in the Scottish Highlands. It commemorates Thomas Shanks, a local benefactor. The fountain serves as a notable landmark in the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.8293, -4.5186
- District
- Renfrewshire
- Postcode
- PA5 8NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Paisley and Renfrewshire South
- Nearest railway station
- Milliken Park — 1.1 km
Sources
- osm: node/13354951970 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thomas Shanks Memorial Fountain?
- Thomas Shanks Memorial Fountain is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA5 8NH).
- What is Thomas Shanks Memorial Fountain?
- Thomas Shanks Memorial Fountain — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thomas Shanks Memorial Fountain?
- The nearest railway station is Milliken Park, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA5 8NH.
- Is Thomas Shanks Memorial Fountain free to visit?
- Yes, Thomas Shanks Memorial Fountain is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thomas Shanks Memorial Fountain?
- The nearest railway station is Milliken Park, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA5 8NH.