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Coal Mine

Worked from 1975 to 1996

Jan 1st, 2024 from NMRS by Buddle-Bot

Jan 16th, 2025 by Alex



Midland Valley
Forth
55.7699661, -3.7017021
NS 9334 5427
Private Land
275m
#5,307


Nothing remains, a HGV company now occupies the site.



1975-1996 A. Maxwell & Co. Ltd

The mine worked the Wilsontown Main seam. In 1992 the mine employed 40 men producing around 150 tonnes of coal per shift. The mine closed in 1996 and the adit was backfilled and site cleared.



Publications (1)

  • Booth, A.J.; Industrial Railway Society (2001); British Small Mines North; pp. 12-13





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