Cemeteries · Central Scotland
Winchburgh Cemetery
In or near Winchburgh.
Winchburgh Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Laird's Halt · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Winchburgh Cemetery is a named cemetery in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 55.9547°, -3.4595°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
Winchburgh is a town in Scotland. It is located approximately ten miles (sixteen kilometres) west of the city centre of Edinburgh, six miles (ten kilometres) east of Linlithgow and three miles (five kilometres) northeast of Broxburn.
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Background
History
There has been a settlement in Winchburgh for over one thousand years. Early spellings include Wincelburgh (1189); Wynchburghe (1377); from 'wincel' and 'burh' meaning 'Town in the nook or angle'. It is possible that it was named after the bend in the Niddry Burn that runs through the town. The early settlement was probably near to Niddry Castle. After the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, Sir James Douglas followed King Edward II and the remnants of his army to Winchburgh. Both sides rested at Winchburgh before riding on to Dunbar, where King Edward took ship for England. Auldcathie is an historic parish and ruined pre-reformation church that lies on the western edge of Winchburgh. In 1568,…
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- Coordinates
- 55.9547, -3.4595
- District
- West Lothian
- Postcode
- EH52 6SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bathgate and Linlithgow
- Nearest railway station
- Laird's Halt — 4.2 km
Sources
- osm: w31399038 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Winchburgh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Bridge No. 32, Winchburgh, Union Canal
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Winchburgh Cemetery?
- Winchburgh Cemetery is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH52 6SF).
- What is Winchburgh Cemetery?
- Winchburgh Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Winchburgh Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Laird's Halt, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH52 6SF.
- Is Winchburgh Cemetery free to visit?
- Yes, Winchburgh Cemetery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Winchburgh Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Laird's Halt, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH52 6SF.