Drumgrange No.9 Pit

Knockkippen Moss, NE of Waterside, Dalmellington, Ayrshire.

NGR:	NS 45150 10380
WGS84:	55.36294, -4.44456
Length:	Not recorded
Vert. Range:	121 m
Altitude:	Not recorded
Geology:	Dalmellington Blackband Ironstone
Tags:	Mine, Shaft, ManMade, Archaeo, Lost
Registry:	second

Mine (Ironstone), 19th Century.

Pit forming part of extensive ironstone workings in association with the Corbie Craigs No.1-7 pits, layout of which is shown in abandonment plans (see refs). Mine complex abandoned in 1901 by Dalmellington Iron Co.

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: 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

This entry was last updated: 2025-07-08 01:15:59

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