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McDowal's Lead Mine

Dumbarton, Crosslet?, Dumbartonshire.

NGR:NS 40595 75185
WGS84:55.94319, -4.55396
Length:Not recorded
Vert. Range:Not recorded
Altitude:Not recorded
Geology:Lead
Tags:Mine, ManMade, Archaeo
Registry:second

Mine

Alternative Names: M'Dowal's Old Lead Mines, Dumbarton Lead Mine

Notes: The name of the area around the given coordinates is Silverton and the mining of lead and silver are closely associated.

The houses at Silverton were developed around the farm at Silvertonhill (located approx, NS 40595 75185).

Hydrographic Feeds: None

Hydrographic Resurgences: None

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This entry was last updated: 2025-11-05 23:51:35

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