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New Glencrieff Mine (Laurie's Shaft)

Glenglass, Wanlockhead, Dumfriesshire.

NGR:	NS 86520 13253
WGS84:	55.40005, -3.79347
Length:	Not recorded
Vert. Range:	Not recorded
Altitude:	373 m
Geology:	Lead, Zinc
Tags:	Mine, Shaft, Archaeo, Lost, SSSI, SAM
Registry:	second

Mine shaft to lead / zinc workings, site of.

See 'New Glencrieff Mine (West Glencrieff Pit)' for main registry entry.

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: Tentatively assigned to Laurie's Shaft, based on Wells' 1756 map (c.f. neighbouring Thunderhall Shaft).

Shaft labelled on OS online map.

Links and Resources:

Plan of Wanlockhead. 1756. Mapmaker: James Wells. Estate Maps (1730s-1950s), National Library of Scotland. - View
Site 1117: New Glencrieff Mine (West Glencrieff Pit)

This entry was last updated: 2026-04-08 14:22:52

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