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Sheardale [Ironstone Mine (I)]

Sheardale, Lawmuir Wood, E of Devonside, Clackmannanshire.

NGR:NS 94110 96756
WGS84:56.15169, -3.70614
Length:Not recorded
Vert. Range:Not recorded
Altitude:36 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.

Hydrographic Feeds: None

Hydrographic Resurgences: None

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This entry was last updated: 2026-06-23 11:05:35

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