Where is Old Lead Mine Adit - Crawfords Vein?

Old Lead Mine Adit - Crawfords Vein is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6UW).

How do I get to Old Lead Mine Adit - Crawfords Vein?

The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 0.6 km away. The nearest town is Wanlockhead. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6UW.

How do I get to Old Lead Mine Adit - Crawfords Vein?

The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6UW.

Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands

Old Lead Mine Adit - Crawfords Vein

In or near Wanlockhead.

Paid admission♿ Wheelchair accessible🐾 Dog-friendly£

Old Lead Mine Adit - Crawfords Vein — an archaeological site in Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Wanlockhead Garage - geograph.org.uk - 532854 — David Hamilton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station: Glengonnar · 0.6 km

Paid entry
Dog-friendly
Wheelchair accessible

Old Lead Mine Adit - Crawfords Vein is an archaeological site located in Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

The Museum of Lead Mining in Wanlockhead offers a unique insight into the history of lead mining in Scotland. Visitors can explore an underground mine, view miners' cottages, and learn about the lives of miners and their families from the 18th to 20th centuries.

Place summary

Old Lead Mine Adit - Crawfords Vein is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This site is notable for its historical significance in lead mining, reflecting the region's industrial heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 55.3979, -3.7764
District: Dumfries and Galloway
Postcode: ML12 6UW
Parliamentary constituency: Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Phone: 01659 74387
Nearest railway station: Glengonnar — 0.6 km
Opening: Daily 10am–4pm; closed 1st June – 10th July

Sources

osm: node/11280065260 (ODbL)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Old Lead Mine Adit - Crawfords Vein?: Old Lead Mine Adit - Crawfords Vein is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6UW).
What is Old Lead Mine Adit - Crawfords Vein?: Old Lead Mine Adit - Crawfords Vein — an archaeological site in Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Old Lead Mine Adit - Crawfords Vein?: The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 0.6 km away. The nearest town is Wanlockhead. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6UW.
How do I get to Old Lead Mine Adit - Crawfords Vein?: The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6UW.