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Crossgates, Fordell, Fife.
| NGR: | NT 15360 88170 |
| WGS84: | 56.07882, -3.36147 |
| Length: | Not recorded |
| Vert. Range: | 46 m |
| Altitude: | 119 m |
| Geology: | Coal (Dunfermline Splint) |
| Tags: | Mine, Shaft, ManMade, Archaeo, Lost |
| Registry: | second |
Mine (Coal) / Air Shaft.
Treated shaft, situated in remnant grassy square area within worked field. Abandoned prior to 1853.
Alternative Names: Hopewell Pit, Fordell Day Level Air Shaft 3
Notes: See 'Fordell Day Level [Overview]' (registry site #3511) for main registry entry.
Dunfermline Splint at 25 fms (46m).
Labelled as 'Old Coal Pit' on 1st Ed. OS map. 'Shaft (dis)' shown on OS 10k.
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This entry was last updated: 2025-11-05 17:33:01
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