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Melloch Wood [Ironstone Mine (IV)]

Melloch Wood, East of Devonside, Clackmannanshire.

NGR:NS 93860 96640
WGS84:56.15060, -3.71012
Length:Not recorded
Vert. Range:Not recorded
Altitude:44 m
Geology:Scottish Lower Coal Measures Fm
Tags:Mine, Adit, ManMade, Archaeo
Registry:second

Mine (Ironstone, & Coal?), early-19th cent' or earlier.

Site of ironstone mine adit, now occupied by woodland. Marked on mine plan of 1836 that describes formation as "3 feet of blaes containing 3 or 4 rows of ball stones reposed on 25 inches of coal".

Alternative Names: None recorded.

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This entry was last updated: 2026-06-23 11:05:05

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