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Benthead [Ironstone Pit]

Fauldhouse, West Lothian.

NGR:NS 92720 60710
WGS84:55.82767, -3.71412
Length:Not recorded
Vert. Range:137 m
Altitude:246 m
Geology:Crofthead Slatyband Ironstone
Tags:Mine, Shaft, ManMade, Archaeo, Lost
Registry:second

Mine (Ironstone), 19th Century.

Shaft site now returned to agriculture.

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: Geol survey map states 75 fms (137m) to C.SI.

Site formerly adjacent to Benthead Cottage (now demolished).

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