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New Glencrieff Mine (Horse Level)

Glencrieff, Wanlockhead, Dumfriesshire.

NGR:NS 86680 12850
WGS84:55.39646, -3.79078
Length:Not recorded
Vert. Range:Not recorded
Altitude:406 m
Geology:Lead, Zinc
Tags:Mine, Adit, Archaeo, SAM
Registry:second

Adit mouth.

Site of portal along W bank of Glencrieff Burn that led into the 'Horse Level', one of the uppermost levels in the southern part of the New Glencrieff Vein workings.

See 'New Glencrieff Mine (Adit Level)' [site #1099] for further info

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: Adit mouth shown on Mine Plan SP1751, & labelled as 'Horse Level' on Mine Plan SP1764. Also labelled as 'Level' on 25" OS map of 1899.

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This entry was last updated: 2026-04-08 14:24:36

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