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New Glencrieff Mine (Shaft) [II]

Wanlockhead, Dumfriesshire.

NGR:	NS 86638 13217
WGS84:	55.39975, -3.79159
Length:	Not recorded
Vert. Range:	Not recorded
Altitude:	368 m
Geology:	Lead, Zinc
Tags:	Mine, Shaft, Archaeo, SSSI, SAM
Registry:	second

Mine shaft to lead / zinc workings, site of. Probably buried below hillside grass/heathland .

See 'New Glencrieff Mine (Adit Level)' for main registry entry.

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: Labelled as Old Shaft on OS 25" map of 1899.

Links and Resources:

Site 1099: New Glencrieff Mine (Adit Level)
Site 1117: New Glencrieff Mine (West Glencrieff Pit)
Abandonment Plan (BGS, AP15160.20): Lowland Lead Mines. West Glencrieff North. - View (plan view, incl. SW crosscut)
OS 25" map, 1899. Dumfriesshire VII.6 - View

This entry was last updated: 2026-04-08 14:21:28

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