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Dalry, Ayrshire.
| NGR: | NS 29589 48559 |
| WGS84: | 55.70045, -4.71327 |
| Length: | Not recorded |
| Vert. Range: | Not recorded |
| Altitude: | 28 m |
| Geology: | Limestone Coal Formation |
| Tags: | Mine, Shaft, ManMade, Lost |
| Registry: | second |
Ironstone & Coal Pit (19th Century).
Originally an ironstone pit, later also used for coal. Site now in woodland.
Alternative Names: Blair Colliery Pit No.7
Notes: Pit location and name marked on Geological 6" map.
Shown as "Ironstone Pit" with building and dedicated mineral rail line on 1865 OS 6" map.
At least 44 fathoms [80 m] deep.
Pit No.5 (not on 1858 6" OS map, but evident on 1914 25" edition) located 55 m to SE.
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This entry was last updated: 2025-01-03 22:08:33
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