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Straitstep Vein [Adit]

Wanlockhead, Dumfriesshire.

NGR:	NS 86965 13265
WGS84:	55.40026, -3.78645
Length:	70 m
Vert. Range:	Not recorded
Altitude:	419 m
Geology:	Portpatrick Formation - wacke
Tags:	Mine, Adit, Archaeo, Lost
Registry:	second

Adit, site of.

This is probably the standalone level shown on Mine Plan SP1771 at an elevation above the 'High Level', approx 70m-long.

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: Adit marked on BGS map at given coordinates.

Links and Resources:

OS 25" map, 1899. Dumfriesshire VII.6 - View
Mine Plan (BGS, SP1771): Wanlockhead Diamond Drill. Wanlockhead Lead Mines. Margaret's Or Straitstep Vein. - View plan & x-section
Mine Plan (BGS, SP1751): Wanlockhead Lead Mines. Lowland Lead Mines. - View (area plan)
British Geological Survey of Scotland map (1:10k Series). NS 81 SE (Wanlockhead), Solid & Drift Ed. - View

This entry was last updated: 2026-03-26 21:21:06

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