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River Ayr, SW of Stair, Dalmore, Ayrshire.
| NGR: | NS 43200 23200 |
| WGS84: | 55.47740, -4.48251 |
| Length: | Not recorded |
| Vert. Range: | Not recorded |
| Altitude: | Not recorded |
| Geology: | Sharpening stones |
| Tags: | Mine, ManMade, Archaeo |
| Registry: | second |
Mine. Marked as quarry on 6" OS 1857 sheet 34, shaft on 6" OS 1897 sheet 34, 6" OS 1911 sheet 34NW & 6" OS 1946 sheet 34NW. Tramway from shaft to Whetstone Mill at Milton.
Baked, hardened shale formerly obtained at Sundrum Mine & Quilkiestone Mine near Stair as honestone or whetstone for sharpening tools. Marketed as 'Water of Ayr Stone' or 'Tam O'Shanter Stone'. Mines not currently operating, but resources may still exist.
Alternative Names: Meikledale
Notes: Not to be confused with Sundrum Coal Mine.
Amended coordinates from Streetmap.
Agent John C. Montgomerie, Water of Ayr & Tam O' Shanter Hone Works, 105 Cambridge St., Glasgow.
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This entry was last updated: 2018-02-14 13:11:01
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