Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Old lead shaft
In or near Wanlockhead.
Old lead shaft — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Elliott Simpson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Glengonnar · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Old lead shaft 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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Place summary
The Old Lead Shaft is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It represents historical mining practices in the region, showcasing the area's industrial heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.3991, -3.7973
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- ML12 6XQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Glengonnar — 1.8 km
Sources
- osm: node/11280571251 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old lead shaft?
- Old lead shaft is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6XQ).
- What is Old lead shaft?
- Old lead shaft — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old lead shaft?
- The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6XQ.
- Is Old lead shaft free to visit?
- Yes, Old lead shaft is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old lead shaft?
- The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6XQ.