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Highfield, Dalry, Ayrshire.
| NGR: | NS 31651 50326 |
| WGS84: | 55.71703, -4.68159 |
| Length: | 900 m |
| Vert. Range: | 97 m |
| Altitude: | 86 m |
| Geology: | Limestone Coal Formation - ironstone |
| Tags: | Mine, Shaft, ManMade, Lost |
| Registry: | second |
Coal & Ironstone Pit c.1880-90s.
Extensive area of clayband ironstone workings measuring 0.9 km from E-W, contiguous with those from Pits No.1 & No.5 (probably worked-out pillar-and-stall). Shaft at least 97 m deep.
Alternative Names: No.2 Highfield
Notes: Given coordinates based on location shown on Geological Survey 6" map (pit shaft labelled as 'No2 Highfield').
Encountered Dalry CB Ironstone at 53 fathoms [97 m].
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