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Darmead Linn, Gladsmuir Hills, Midlothian (West Lothian).
| NGR: | NS 91380 56650 |
| WGS84: | 55.79090, -3.73388 |
| Length: | Not recorded |
| Vert. Range: | 26 m |
| Altitude: | 256 m |
| Geology: | Curdly Ironstone |
| Tags: | Mine, Shaft, ManMade, Archaeo, Lost |
| Registry: | second |
Mine (Ironstone), late 19th Century.
Shaft buried below heathland on E side of bing structure.
Alternative Names: None recorded.
Notes: Operated by Coltness Iron Co.
Geol. Survey map states Curdly Ironstone at 14 fms (26 m). Labelled as Old Shaft on 1895 OS map. Post-dates 1859 and pre-dates 1893.
Given 8 fig. NGR derived using OS georef' tool (using geol. map).
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This entry was last updated: 2026-01-13 21:11:47
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