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Crossgates, Fordell, Ansonhill, Fife.
| NGR: | NT 15330 88600 |
| WGS84: | 56.08268, -3.36209 |
| Length: | Not recorded |
| Vert. Range: | 93 m |
| Altitude: | 135 m |
| Geology: | Coal (Dunfermline Splint) |
| Tags: | Mine, ManMade, Archaeo, Lost |
| Registry: | second |
Mine (Coal), pre-1853.
Part of Fordel Colliery, upon a branch of the Fordell Day Level.
Alternative Names: Anson Pit
Notes: See 'Fordell Day Level [Overview]' (registry site #3511) for main registry entry.
Dunfermline Splint at 51 fms (93m).
Marked as 'Old Coal Pit' on OS 1st Ed. map.
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This entry was last updated: 2025-11-05 17:34:10
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