Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Hermand No.5 Shale Mine
In or near West Calder.
Hermand No.5 Shale Mine — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Jim Smillie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- West Calder · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hermand No.5 Shale Mine is a archaeological located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Hermand No.5 Shale Mine is an archaeological site located in central Scotland. It is significant for its historical association with the shale oil industry, which played a crucial role in the region's industrial development. The site provides insights into the mining techniques and social conditions of the time.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.8410, -3.5545
- District
- West Lothian
- Postcode
- EH55 8QY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Livingston
- Nearest railway station
- West Calder — 1.6 km
Sources
- osm: way/125736705 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hermand No.5 Shale Mine?
- Hermand No.5 Shale Mine is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH55 8QY).
- What is Hermand No.5 Shale Mine?
- Hermand No.5 Shale Mine — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hermand No.5 Shale Mine?
- The nearest railway station is West Calder, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH55 8QY.
- Is Hermand No.5 Shale Mine free to visit?
- Yes, Hermand No.5 Shale Mine is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hermand No.5 Shale Mine?
- The nearest railway station is West Calder, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH55 8QY.