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Benquhat Hill, N of Dalmellington, Ayrshire.
| NGR: | NS 45670 09250 |
| WGS84: | 55.35295, -4.43574 |
| Length: | Not recorded |
| Vert. Range: | 99 m |
| Altitude: | Not recorded |
| Geology: | Dalmellington Blackband Ironstone |
| Tags: | Mine, Shaft, ManMade, Archaeo, Lost |
| Registry: | second |
Mine (Ironstone), 1855-78.
Pit forming part of extensive ironstone workings, plans of which are shown in abandonment plans (see refs). Mine complex abandoned in 1901 by Dalmellington Iron Co.
Alternative Names: None recorded.
Notes: Operated by the Dalmellington Iron Co.
Geol. survey map shows label of 54 fm [99m] to Dalmellington Blackband Ironstone. Time of operation from Railscot.
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