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High Possil meteorite falls in Scotland

When
1804
Where
Possil Marsh
Episodes
1

The High Possil meteorite fell in 1804 at Possil Marsh, a nature reserve within Glasgow, Scotland. This event is marked by a monument at the site, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The meteorite is recognized as the first recorded fall in Scotland in modern times.

Episodes

  1. 1804 · Possil MarshHigh Possil Meteorite Fall

    The High Possil meteorite fell at Possil Marsh in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1804, an event commemorated by a monument at the site.

Background and detail

Background. Possil Marsh is a nature reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest located within the city of Glasgow, Scotland. It is recognized for its flora and fauna. The site contains a monument commemorating the High Possil meteorite, which fell there in 1804. Glasgow is the most populous city in Scotland, situated on the banks of the River Clyde in west central Scotland.

Commemoration. A monument exists at Possil Marsh to mark the location of the High Possil meteorite fall. The meteorite fell in 1804, an event noted in the context of the reserve's history. The site is protected as a nature reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest, highlighting its ecological value alongside its historical significance.

Sources

  1. Possil Marsh Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-21
  2. Glasgow Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19

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