Where is Union Colliery Disaster?

Union Colliery Disaster is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL15 4JS), in the parish of West Dean.

How do I get to Union Colliery Disaster?

The nearest railway station is Oakiron, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL15 4JS.

Is Union Colliery Disaster a protected site?

Yes — Union Colliery Disaster is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).

Is Union Colliery Disaster free to visit?

Yes, Union Colliery Disaster is free to enter.

How do I get to Union Colliery Disaster?

The nearest railway station is Oakiron, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL15 4JS.

Memorials & monuments · South West England

Union Colliery Disaster

In or near St Briavels.

Free admission

Union Colliery Disaster — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Oakiron · 2.3 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Union Colliery Disaster is a memorial located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Union Colliery Disaster memorial is located in the West Midlands. It commemorates the tragic events of a mining disaster, honouring the lives lost in the incident. The site serves as a poignant reminder of the region's industrial heritage and the risks faced by miners.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 51.7874, -2.5772
County: Gloucestershire
District: Forest of Dean
Parish: West Dean
Postcode: GL15 4JS
Parliamentary constituency: Forest of Dean
Nearest railway station: Oakiron — 2.3 km

Sources

osm: node/3700967265 (ODbL)

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