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N of Holehousebarn, Bents, Stoneyburn, West Lothian.
| NGR: | NS 95730 61570 |
| WGS84: | 55.83605, -3.66642 |
| Length: | Not recorded |
| Vert. Range: | Not recorded |
| Altitude: | 200 m |
| Geology: | Bents Fireclay |
| Tags: | Mine, Adit, ManMade, Archaeo, Lost |
| Registry: | second |
Mine (Fireclay) early 20th Century.
Adit marked on Geol. Survey map, from which a passage extended to NW (with a parallel side branch bending back past mine mouth). Site appears derelict along margin of woodland on satellite imagery (mouth probably infilled).
Alternative Names: Bents Fireclay Mine
Notes: Operated by The United Collieries Ltd. Closed in 1929.
"The Bents Mine near Stoneyburn supplied an excellent 42% alumina fireclay from which the Mars brand was made, but the fireclay was worked out and the mine closed in 1929."
Bents Seam at mine mouth comprises (top to bottom): 4ft fireclay, 6ft 12" coal, 4ft 6" fireclay (overlying Curdly Ironstone horizon).
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This entry was last updated: 2025-11-02 13:00:15
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