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Barraston, NW of Torrance, Dumbartonshire.
| NGR: | NS 60662 75351 |
| WGS84: | 55.95092, -4.23303 |
| Length: | Not recorded |
| Vert. Range: | Not recorded |
| Altitude: | Not recorded |
| Geology: | Lower Limestone Formation |
| Tags: | Mine, Shaft, ManMade, Lost |
| Registry: | second |
Coal and Limestone Pit (19th Century?)
"Mining about Campsie took a step forward, evidenced by the leasing of Barraston in 1799. There the coal and limestone works was described "as lately set agoing" and the ironstone in the adjoining lands of Shank was also mentioned. " [British Mining Memoirs]
Alternative Names: None recorded.
Notes: Given coordinates based on pit shaft location shown on Geological Survey 6" map.
Marked on 1856 6" OS map as 'Old Pit (Coal & Limestone)'.
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This entry was last updated: 2026-01-13 21:21:52
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