Corbie Craigs Pit No.5

Benquhat Hill, N of Dalmellington, Ayrshire.

NGR:	NS 46510 09390
WGS84:	55.35447, -4.42258
Length:	Not recorded
Vert. Range:	90 m
Altitude:	Not recorded
Geology:	Dalmellington Blackband Ironstone
Tags:	Mine, Shaft, ManMade, Archaeo, Lost
Registry:	second

Mine (ironstone), 1870-83.

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 49 fm [90m] to Dalmellington Blackband Ironstone. Time of operation from Railscot. 8 fig. NGR derived using OS georef' tool (using geol. survey map).

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.5 Pit - Link

This entry was last updated: 2025-07-08 00:47:36

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