Historic houses · Central Scotland
Powder magazine
In or near Coaltown of Wemyss.
Powder magazine — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Glenrothes with Thornton · 2.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Powder magazine is a historic house 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 Powder Magazine is a historic structure located in central Scotland. It served as a storage facility for gunpowder, reflecting its military significance. The building is a notable example of 18th-century architecture.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.1771, -3.1253
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY1 4DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glenrothes and Mid Fife
- Nearest railway station
- Glenrothes with Thornton — 2 km
Sources
- osm: way/284286934 (ODbL)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Powder magazine?
- Powder magazine is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY1 4DE).
- What is Powder magazine?
- Powder magazine — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Powder magazine?
- The nearest railway station is Glenrothes with Thornton, about 2.0 km away. The nearest town is Coaltown of Wemyss. Drivers can use postcode KY1 4DE.
- How do I get to Powder magazine?
- The nearest railway station is Glenrothes with Thornton, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY1 4DE.