Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Old lead mine
In or near Wanlockhead.
Old lead mine — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
James T M Towill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Glengonnar · 0.4 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Old lead mine is a archaeological located in scotland-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 Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway is a heritage railway located in Scotland, offering a scenic 25-minute round trip ride through the Lowther Hills. Visitors can enjoy the experience of traveling on diesel engines along a narrow gauge track, passing by historical mine workings.
Place summary
The Old Lead Mine is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It provides insights into historical mining practices and the region's industrial past. The site is of interest for both its geological features and its contribution to understanding the area's economic history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.4008, -3.7635
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- ML12 6UP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Glengonnar — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.leadhillsrailway.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/4761923565 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old lead mine?
- Old lead mine is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6UP).
- What is Old lead mine?
- Old lead mine — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old lead mine?
- The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6UP.
- Is Old lead mine free to visit?
- Yes, Old lead mine is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old lead mine?
- The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6UP.