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Leven Seat [Shaft 12]

Risland Knowes, Leven Seat, S of Fauldhouse, Midlothian (West Lothian).

NGR:NS 94048 58482
WGS84:55.80795, -3.69206
Length:Not recorded
Vert. Range:Not recorded
Altitude:Not recorded
Geology:Curdly Ironstone
Tags:Shaft, ManMade, Archaeo, Lost
Registry:second

Shaft and refuse heaps marked on 1856 OS map, one of multiple shallow ironstone pits in the adjacent area.

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: "Old pits 4 or 5 fms to Cur." (7-9m to Curdly Ironstone) annotated in this area on geol. survey map.

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This entry was last updated: 2026-01-13 21:07:39

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