Holborn Pit

Crossgates, Fordell, Drumcooper, Fife.

NGR:	NT 15531 87861
WGS84:	56.07608, -3.35863
Length:	Not recorded
Vert. Range:	64 m
Altitude:	115 m
Geology:	Dunfermline Splint Coal
Tags:	Mine, ManMade, Archaeo, Lost, CoalMine
Registry:	second

Mine (Coal).

Site of treated shaft located along field margin that follows the route of an abandoned railway line. Situated on area of Splint workings contiguous with those from the New Venerable Pit. Holborn Pit abandoned prior to 1853.

Alternative Names: Holburn Pit, Hoburn Pit

Notes: Dunfermline Splint at 35 fms [64m].

Labelled as 'Old Coal Pit' on 1st Ed. OS map, Hoburn Pit on Geol' Survey map, & Holborn / Holburn Pit on various mine plans.

Hydrographic Feeds: None

Hydrographic Resurgences: None

Links and Resources:

Mine Plan (MRA, S464 4/4): Fordell. Dunfermline Splint workings. 1940. - View
OS 6" map, 1st Ed. 1856 (surveyed 1853). Fife 35 - View
Geological Survey map, 1927. Fife & Kinross-shire XXXIX.NE - View
Fife Pits: Holborn Pit, Fordell. Link
BGS Ref: 127416; MRA Ref: 315687-012

This entry was last updated: 2026-08-21 19:14:37

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