Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Straitstep Lead Mine Shaft - Straitstep Vein
In or near Wanlockhead.
Straitstep Lead Mine Shaft - Straitstep Vein — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Glengonnar · 1.1 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Straitstep Lead Mine Shaft - Straitstep Vein 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.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2018
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Official information
The Museum of Lead Mining in Wanlockhead offers visitors a chance to explore the history of lead mining in Scotland. Guests can experience an underground mine tour, view historical displays, and learn about the lives of miners and their families from 1750 to 1920.
Place summary
Straitstep Lead Mine Shaft is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is associated with the Straitstep Vein, a notable lead mining area. The site provides insight into the mining practices of the region's historical industry.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.3992, -3.7855
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- ML12 6XG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Phone
- 01659 74387
- Nearest railway station
- Glengonnar — 1.1 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm; closed 1st June to 10th July
- Official site
- www.leadminingmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/11289842575 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Straitstep Lead Mine Shaft - Straitstep Vein?
- Straitstep Lead Mine Shaft - Straitstep Vein is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6XG).
- What is Straitstep Lead Mine Shaft - Straitstep Vein?
- Straitstep Lead Mine Shaft - Straitstep Vein — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Straitstep Lead Mine Shaft - Straitstep Vein?
- The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6XG.
- Is Straitstep Lead Mine Shaft - Straitstep Vein free to visit?
- Yes, Straitstep Lead Mine Shaft - Straitstep Vein is free to enter.
- How do I get to Straitstep Lead Mine Shaft - Straitstep Vein?
- The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6XG.