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BARBAUCHLAW PIT Barbachlaw Coal Pit No. 2( Ironstone)
Barbauchlaw Coal Pit No. 2(Ironstone)
George Proven Northrigg
William Miller Engineer
008 [situation] About 32 Chains SE by E [South East by East] of Barbachlaw Mains

This pit is still undergoing the Operation of Sinking. Therefore the thickness of the Seam is not Known. It is worked by two engines, One, for withdrawing the water, of 40 horse power and the other for raising refuse & Mineral is 20 horse power - It is Situated on the N. [North] edge of a large moss ¼ mile S.W. [South West] of Armadale & is in the lands of Mr. Buttery Calderbank

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