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Bannoch (Limestone Pit)

Bannoch, Kilwnning, Ayrshire.

NGR:NS 31560 44327
WGS84:55.66316, -4.67935
Length:Not recorded
Vert. Range:Not recorded
Altitude:Not recorded
Geology:Upper Limestone Formation - Highfield Lst
Tags:Mine, Shaft, ManMade, Lost
Registry:second

Limestone pit / old limekilns (19th Century?).

At least 24 m deep (although possibly infilled).

Alternate Names: None recorded.

Notes: Given coordinates based on pit shaft location shown on Geological Survey 6" map.

13 fathoms [24 m] to Highfield Limestone.

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This entry was last updated: 2025-04-10 22:05:16

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