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Wilson's Vein [Mine]

Leadhills, Elvanfoot Road, Dead Burn, Lanarkshire.

NGR:NS 88800 15280
WGS84:55.41877, -3.75830
Length:Not recorded
Vert. Range:Not recorded
Altitude:380 m
Geology:Lead, Portpatrick Formation - wacke
Tags:Mine, ManMade, Archaeo, Lost
Registry:second

Old lead mine & associated spoil tip labelled on OS 25" map to N of Elvanfoot Road. Situated between the prognosed outcrop of the Wilson's & Raik Veins. Possible trial.

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: Not depicted on mine plan SP1807, or BGS 10k map.

Hydrographic Feeds: None

Hydrographic Resurgences: None

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This entry was last updated: 2026-04-28 20:33:31

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