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Margarets Vein [Trial]

Wanlockhead, Dumfriesshire.

NGR:NS 87298 12684
WGS84:55.39512, -3.78096
Length:150 m
Vert. Range:Not recorded
Altitude:407 m
Geology:Portpatrick Formation - wacke
Tags:Adit, Trial, ManMade, Archaeo, Lost, SAM
Registry:second

Trial (Lead).

Crosscut trial trending WSW across the Margaret's Vein. Portal in grassy embankment now blocked beside W end of building. Separate site to the adjacent shaft.

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: Given length approx, based on Mine Plan (SP1771). Given coordinates shown as an adit mouth on Mine Plan (SP1751).

Hydrographic Feeds: None

Hydrographic Resurgences: None

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This entry was last updated: 2026-04-08 14:50:44

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