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Polbeth, West Calder, Midlothian (West Lothian).
| NGR: | NT 03060 64576 |
| WGS84: | 55.86458, -3.55051 |
| Length: | Not recorded |
| Vert. Range: | Not recorded |
| Altitude: | 153 m |
| Geology: | Dunnet Shale |
| Tags: | Mine, Adit, ManMade, Archaeo, Lost |
| Registry: | second |
Mine (Shale), late 19th & early 20th c.
"Workings in the Dunnet shale, associated with Polbeth No. 31 Pit. Following a period of closure, the mine was reconstructed and workings extended to exploit Dunnet Shale lying beneath the Charlesfield Estate." [Scottish Shale]
Alternative Names: Limefield No.32 Mine
Notes: Shaft/adit sites buried below rough ground / field.
Additional old shaft site to SW of given coordinates at [NT 03048 64555].
Labelled as "Limefield Mine" on OS maps.
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This entry was last updated: 2026-01-13 20:52:05
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