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Leven Seat [Shaft 5]

Leven Seat, Gladsmuir Hills, S of Fauldhouse, Midlothian (West Lothian).

NGR:NS 94407 58972
WGS84:55.81243, -3.68653
Length:Not recorded
Vert. Range:33 m
Altitude:Not recorded
Geology:Levenseat Limestone
Tags:Mine, Shaft, Tunnel, ManMade, Lost
Registry:second

Air Pit to Levenseat Limestone Workings, 19th Century.

Shaft marked on OS map, situated at central location to S extension of mine complex developed during occupancy of Messrs Mitchell. Possibly lost to surface quarrying.

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: Geol. Survey map states Curdly Ironstone at 11 fms, & Castlecary / Levenseat Lst at 18 fms [33 m].

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This entry was last updated: 2026-01-13 21:07:51

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