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Brunstane Tunnel

Edinburgh, Brunstane, Midlothian.

NGR:NT 31575 72618
WGS84:55.94172, -3.09704
Length:Not recorded
Vert. Range:Not recorded
Altitude:Not recorded
Geology:Not recorded
Tags:Tunnel, ManMade, Archaeo
Registry:second

Tunnel possibly the flooded 3 mile long tunnel supposed to drain the Craigmillar, Niddrie and Danderhall Coal mines running under Brunstane to Joppa. Last recorded exploration was by diver in full deep water gear resolving drainage issues below the Orwell pub in Joppa.

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: Do not confuse with Brunstane between Penicuik and Carlops.

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This entry was last updated: 2019-03-08 18:58:53

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