Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Tombstones Mining Memorial
In or near Macmerry.
Tombstones Mining Memorial — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Lisa Jarvis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Prestonpans · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Tombstones Mining Memorial is a public art 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
Tombstones Mining Memorial is a public art installation located in central Scotland. The memorial commemorates the contributions and sacrifices of miners in the region. Its distinctive design serves as a poignant reminder of the mining heritage in Scotland.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9504, -2.9555
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH33 1BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- Prestonpans — 1.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/13358308419 (ODbL)
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Where to eat & stay near Tombstones Mining Memorial
Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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Coach and Horses Public House, 168 High Street, Dalkeith
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Gothenburg Public House, 45 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith
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Gardner's Arms Public House, Market Street, Haddington
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tombstones Mining Memorial?
- Tombstones Mining Memorial is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH33 1BW).
- What is Tombstones Mining Memorial?
- Tombstones Mining Memorial — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tombstones Mining Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH33 1BW.
- Is Tombstones Mining Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Tombstones Mining Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tombstones Mining Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH33 1BW.