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Polbeth, West Calder, Midlothian (West Lothian).
| NGR: | NT 02919 64431 |
| WGS84: | 55.86325, -3.55271 |
| Length: | Not recorded |
| Vert. Range: | 45 m |
| Altitude: | 152 m |
| Geology: | Dunnet Shale |
| Tags: | Mine, Shaft, ManMade, Archaeo, Lost |
| Registry: | second |
Mine (Shale).
"A shaft to the Dunnet Shale, seemingly worked in association with the nearby Limefield No. 32 Mine." [Scottish Shale]
Shaft site buried behind housing (either below rear garden or field margin) at Limefield Avenue.
Alternative Names: Polbeth Mines Pit No.31, Polbeth No.31 Mine
Notes: Given coordinates derived from BGS GeoIndex.
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This entry was last updated: 2026-01-13 20:54:11
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