Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Battle of Prestonpans Memorial Cairn
Battle of Prestonpans Memorial Cairn — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Battle of Prestonpans Memorial Cairn is a memorial 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
The Battle of Prestonpans Memorial Cairn is a memorial located in central Scotland. It commemorates the 1745 battle fought between the Jacobite forces and the government troops. The cairn is a significant historical marker reflecting the area's Jacobite heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9567, -2.9588
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH33 1LZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
Sources
- osm: node/2696654858 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Battle of Prestonpans Memorial Cairn?
- Battle of Prestonpans Memorial Cairn is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH33 1LZ).
- Is Battle of Prestonpans Memorial Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Battle of Prestonpans Memorial Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Battle of Prestonpans Memorial Cairn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH33 1LZ. It sits within the Lothian East parliamentary constituency.