Broad Law [Shaft]

Leadhills, Broad Law, Lanarkshire.

NGR:	NS 89145 15721
WGS84:	55.42281, -3.75302
Length:	Not recorded
Vert. Range:	Not recorded
Altitude:	483 m
Geology:	Portpatrick Formation - wacke
Tags:	Mine, Archaeo, Lost
Registry:	second

Mine or trial, for lead.

Probably a (sump?) shaft sunk to the Broad Law High Level. Spoil tip visible at surface.

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: Labelled as 'Old Mine' on 10k base map.

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)

This entry was last updated: 2026-04-28 21:50:34

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