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Hermand No.5 Mine Hermand Mine [Shuttlehall] Hermand No.6 Mine
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West Calder, Midlothian (West Lothian).
| NGR: | NT 02670 62670 |
| WGS84: | 55.84738, -3.55606 |
| Length: | Not recorded |
| Vert. Range: | Not recorded |
| Altitude: | Not recorded |
| Geology: | Fells Shale |
| Tags: | Mine, Adit, Archaeo |
| Registry: | second |
Mine (shale), 19th Century.
An entrance to the complex is reportedly open within woodland, although entry unadvisable due to instability / foul air risk.
"The area in now planted with semi-mature trees, however the landform features shown on the 1894 map are still evident, and an entry into a flooded tunnel exists close to the anticipated site of the mine entrance." [Scottish Shale]
Alternative Names: Hermand Mine, Murray's Pool Mine
Notes: Operated by Thomas & James Thornton, c.1867 to c.1872. Probably served Hermand Shale Oil Works.
Given 8 fig. coordinates from Buddle Pit.
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This entry was last updated: 2026-01-13 20:56:02
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