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Leadhills, Broad Law, Lanarkshire.
| NGR: | NS 88905 15665 |
| WGS84: | 55.42226, -3.75679 |
| Length: | 340 m |
| Vert. Range: | Not recorded |
| Altitude: | 435 m |
| Geology: | Portpatrick Formation - wacke |
| Tags: | Mine, Adit, Archaeo, Lost |
| Registry: | second |
Site of portal to the Broad Law Upper Level crosscut, which extended E for just over 1100 ft through the Raik Vein & Broad Law Vein. Mouth probably collapsed / buried. Spoil bing visible on hillside to SW of portal site.
Alternative Names: None recorded.
Notes: Shown as being c. 1110 ft long on mine plan SP1805. Labelled as adit on BGS map.
Hydrographic Feeds: None
Hydrographic Resurgences: None
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This entry was last updated: 2026-04-28 10:40:54
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