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Woodmuir Colliery

E of Breich, Addiewell, West Lothian.

Mine (Coal), late 19th Century to 1963.

Site of capped coal mine shaft alongside extensive surface building remains which are probably the best & last surviving of the mining industry in West Lothian.

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: Given coordinates are for Woodmuir Colliery Pit No.6.

"Although the pit head buildings have been demolished there are two distinct depressions between the surviving buildings marking the location capped shafts." [Mining Landscapes]

Initially owned by the Woodmuir Colliery Co., & later United Collieries Ltd prior to takeover by the NCB in 1947.

Woodmuir Colliery Pit No.1 was located further SW, beside the A704 through the Woodmuir Plantation at [NS 96659 59534]. A number of other shaft sites are located around this plantation area.