Haddingtons Vein [Shaft]

Leadhills, Broad Law, Lanarkshire.

NGR:	NS 89375 15463
WGS84:	55.42055, -3.74929
Length:	930 m
Vert. Range:	Not recorded
Altitude:	466 m
Geology:	Portpatrick Formation - wacke
Tags:	Shaft, Trial, Archaeo, Lost
Registry:	second

Site of lead mine shaft, situated at the NNW end of a linear passage that was probably driven along the Haddingtons Vein (aka Road Vein) as a trial. Site marked by spoil tip at surface.

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: Given length approx, based on 3060 ft length measured from mine plan SP1805.

Hydrographic Feeds: None

Hydrographic Resurgences: None

Links and Resources:

British Geological Survey of Scotland map (1:10k Series). NS 81 NE (Leadhills), Solid & Drift Ed. - View
Mine Plan (BGS, SP1805): Leadhills & Wanlockhead. Lowland Lead Mines. Underground Plan Compiled From Old Plans. View (regional map)
Google Maps

This entry was last updated: 2026-04-28 10:48:38

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