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Levenseat No.3 Fireclay Mine

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

NGR:NS 93870 58610
WGS84:55.80906, -3.69495
Length:Not recorded
Vert. Range:Not recorded
Altitude:267 m
Geology:Passage Formation - fireclay
Tags:Mine, Adit, ManMade, Archaeo
Registry:main

Mine (Fireclay), 20th Century

Extensive mine complex in 'Lower Millstone Grit Fireclay', operated by Glenboig Union Fireclay Co., & abandoned in 1963. Complex extended SE as far as approx. [NS 9407 5794]. See abandonment plan (in refs) for detailed layout.

Alternative Names: Levenseat No.3 Mine

Notes: Given 8 fig. NGR (for main level mouth at N end of complex) approx., based on abandonment plan / end of tramway on 1956 National Grid map.

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This entry was last updated: 2026-01-13 21:05:25

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