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NW of Linlithgow, River Avon, Birkhill, West Lothian.
| NGR: | NS 96490 78910 |
| WGS84: | 55.99195, -3.66094 |
| Length: | 150 m |
| Vert. Range: | Not recorded |
| Altitude: | 50 m |
| Geology: | Passage Formation - fireclay |
| Tags: | Mine, Adit, ManMade, Archaeo |
| Registry: | second |
Fire Clay Mine.
Three closely-spaced mine mouths on the E bank of the River Avon, connecting with an access tunnel to a small-scale area of old workings due S of given coordinates. Approx 500 ft from N to S. Operated by Peter & Mark Hurll Ltd, and abandoned in 1934.
Alternative Names: None recorded.
Notes: Given 8 fig. coordinates are for the northernmost mine mouth.
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