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Pitcon, Dalry, Ayrshire.
| NGR: | NS 30011 50556 |
| WGS84: | 55.71852, -4.70781 |
| Length: | Not recorded |
| Vert. Range: | Not recorded |
| Altitude: | Not recorded |
| Geology: | Limestone Coal Formation |
| Tags: | Mine, Shaft, ManMade, Lost |
| Registry: | second |
Ironstone Pit (19th Century).
Minimum depth of 71 fathoms [130 m].
Alternative Names: None recorded.
Notes: Given coordinates based on bore location shown on Geological Survey 6" map (labelled as Pitcon No6).
Shown as 'Ironstone Pit' on 1858 OS 6" map.
Located between two large overgrown spoil bings.
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This entry was last updated: 2025-01-04 21:37:22
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