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Waygate Shaft [Glengonnar]

Leadhills, Glengonnar, Lanarkshire.

NGR:NS 88130 14150
WGS84:55.40847, -3.76842
Length:Not recorded
Vert. Range:Not recorded
Altitude:435 m
Geology:Lead, Portpatrick Formation - wacke
Tags:Mine, Shaft, Lost
Registry:second

Mine (Lead).

Shaft sunk to Hopeful Level on Sarrowcole Vein, linked to Millars Shaft to the SW ca. 40m to the NNW. Small overgrown bing visible at surface.

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: Labelled as Old Lead Mine on 1863 OS map.

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This entry was last updated: 2026-04-16 12:18:47

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