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Wanlockhead
Also known as: Cuingealach
Wanlockhead — village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Glengonnar · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Wanlockhead is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.3970°, -3.7770°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Wanlockhead is a village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, nestling in the Lowther Hills and 1 mile (2 kilometres) south of Leadhills at the head of the Mennock Pass, which forms part of the Southern Uplands. It is Scotland's highest village, the village centre being at an elevation of around 405 m (1,329 ft) above sea level. Some sources, including VisitScotland, cite an altitude of 467 metres (1,532 ft) but the highest house in the village has been measured at 444 metres (1,457 ft). The village can be accessed via the B797, which connects it to the A76 near Sanquhar and the A74(M) motorway at Abington.
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Background
History
Wanlockhead takes its name from the Wanlock Water, a stream which rises in the remote hollow which forms the setting of the village. The village owes its existence to the lead and other mineral deposits found in the surrounding hills. These deposits were first exploited by the Romans, and from the 13th century they began to be worked again in the summer. The village was founded permanently in 1680 when the Duke of Buccleuch built a lead smelting plant and workers' cottages. Lead, zinc, copper and silver were mined nearby, as well as some of the world's purest gold at 22.8 carats, which was used to make the Scottish Crown. Early gold miners included Cornelius de Vos, George Bowes, and Bevis…
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- Coordinates
- 55.3970, -3.7770
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- ML12 6UW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Glengonnar — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.leadminingmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1670511 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wanlockhead (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Wanlockhead Village 05-08-29 28.jpeg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wanlockhead?
- Wanlockhead is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6UW).
- Is Wanlockhead free to visit?
- Yes, Wanlockhead is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wanlockhead?
- The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6UW.