Corbie Craigs Pit No.4

Benquhat Hill, N of Dalmellington, Ayrshire.

NGR:	NS 45960 09710
WGS84:	55.35718, -4.43142
Length:	Not recorded
Vert. Range:	159 m
Altitude:	Not recorded
Geology:	Dalmellington Blackband Ironstone
Tags:	Mine, Shaft, ManMade, Archaeo, Lost
Registry:	second

Mine (Ironstone), 1866-1901.

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 87 fm [159m] to Dalmellington Blackband Ironstone. Time of operation from Railscot.

Links and Resources:

Abandonment Plan (AP4149): Corby Craigs Nos. 1 To 7; Plan Shewing Corbie Craigs, Drumgrange And Laight Ironstone Wkgs. Belonging To The Dalmellington Iron Coy. Ltd. - View
Geological Survey map, 1929. Ayrshire XLVI.NE
Railscot: Corbie Craigs No.4 Pit - Link

This entry was last updated: 2025-07-08 00:47:05

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