Northrigg Mine


Fireclay Mine

Jan 1st, 2024 from GSG by Buddle-Bot



Midland Valley
Armadale
55.883761, -3.680139
NS 9500 6690
Private Land
170m
#4,475


Area covered by evidence of coal mining & Torbane famous for discovery of Torbanite (or Torbane mineral) which led to discovery & exploitation of oil bearing shales.



Publications (2)

  • BGS - Mine Plans (large, zoomable) - Mine: Northrigg. Owners: United Fireclay Products Ltd. Seam Abandoned: Armadale Ball Clay.; 1 pages
  • BGS - Mine Plans (large, zoomable) - United Fireclay Products Ltd. Northrigg Mine. Bents Fireclay Workings.; 1 pages





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