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Straiton, Midlothian.
| NGR: | NT 26800 65400 |
| WGS84: | 55.87617, -3.17151 |
| Length: | Not recorded |
| Vert. Range: | Not recorded |
| Altitude: | Not recorded |
| Geology: | Oil Shale |
| Tags: | Mine, ManMade, Archaeo |
| Registry: | second |
Mine.
Alternative Names: None recorded.
Notes: Clippens Oil Co. Ltd., Loanhead. Most of mine probably under IKEA. One entrance to west of mine on opposite side of road may survive.
Given coordinates are for the Niven's Knowe site marked on BGS GeoIndex map.
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This entry was last updated: 2025-12-22 11:28:02
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