Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Windywa's Silvermine
In or near Torphichen.
Windywa's Silvermine — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Jim Smillie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bathgate · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Windywa's Silvermine is a archaeological 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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Official information
Cairnpapple Hill is an ancient ceremonial complex located in the Bathgate Hills, significant for ceremonies and burials over 4,000 years. Visitors can explore the henge monument, which dates back to around 3800 BC, and enjoy scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The site also features a fun fact-finding quiz for an engaging experience.
Place summary
Windywa's Silvermine is an archaeological site located in central Scotland. It is notable for its historical significance in the extraction of silver, reflecting the region's mining heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9264, -3.6195
- District
- West Lothian
- Postcode
- EH48 4NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bathgate and Linlithgow
- Phone
- For any enquiries, please phone Linlithgow Palace on 01506 842 896
- Nearest railway station
- Bathgate — 3.4 km
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- osm: node/12041385801 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Windywa's Silvermine?
- Windywa's Silvermine is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH48 4NW).
- What is Windywa's Silvermine?
- Windywa's Silvermine — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Windywa's Silvermine?
- The nearest railway station is Bathgate, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH48 4NW.
- Is Windywa's Silvermine free to visit?
- Yes, Windywa's Silvermine is free to enter.
- How do I get to Windywa's Silvermine?
- The nearest railway station is Bathgate, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH48 4NW.